The Honor Play 8A is a midrange Android smartphone developed by Huawei.It features a 6.09-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels (HD+). The device is powered by the mediatek Helio P35 (MT6765) processor, which includes an octa-core CPU configuration consisting of four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. Graphics are handled by the PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The phone is equipped with 3GB of RAM and offers internal storage options of 32GB or 64GB, both expandable via microSD card up to 128GB.
In terms of camera capabilities, the Honor Play 8A has a single 13-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, PDAF (phase detection autofocus), and a six-element lens. The rear camera is supported by a single LED flash and includes HDR functionality. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera designed for selfies and video calls, which incorporates AI-based features to enhance image quality.
The device runs on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box, with Huawei’s EMUI skin layered on top. It supports dual SIM functionality with dual 4G LTE connectivity. The Honor Play 8A is powered by a 3020mAh non-removable battery. Additional features include standard sensors such as an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. The phone lacks a fingerprint sensor but supports face unlock for biometric security.
the Honor Play 8A provides basic hardware and software specifications suitable for everyday smartphone tasks within the midrange segment.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
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Dimensions | 156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in) |
Weight | 150 g (5.29 oz) |
Build | Front/back glass, aluminum frame |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.09 inches, 91.0 cm2 (~79.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI v9 |
Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
RAM + ROM | 3 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 128 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 13 megapixel main camera |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Sensor size - 1/2.8" Pixel size - 1.12 μm Phase detection 6-element lens |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
Camera Features | HDR+, scene recognition, AI FaceID |
Video Resolution | 720p |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes |
FM Radio | No |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 3020 mAh battery |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 19 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 400 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.