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Honor 8A Prime#4171

Released: 2020, March 30

Honor 8A Prime

Overall Score

57.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4171)57.0
Performance(#2965)62.5
Camera(#3688)42.4
Display(#3440)70.5
Battery(#4740)43.5
Build(#3453)70.8

Comparisons Featuring Honor 8A Prime

Short Review

  • The Honor 8A Prime features a sleek design with dimensions of 156.3 x 73.5 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 150g, available in Black, Blue, and Green.
  • It sports a 6.09-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, offering decent clarity at approximately 282 ppi.
  • Powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, providing satisfactory performance for everyday tasks.
  • The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with an f/1.8 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera supports basic selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 3020mAh, which supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9, the software experience is functional but may not include the latest features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, although it does not support 5G.
  • The device does not have stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio output.
  • Overall, the Honor 8A Prime offers a balanced set of specifications suitable for casual users.

Specifications

General

Release Date2020, March 30
Announced2020, March 30
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.09"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity3020 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3020 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions156.3 x 73.5 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes