Overall Score
36.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#4006)36.9
Performance(#2986)72.8
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4534)25.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3104)56.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
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
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, f/1.8, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3020 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3020 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions156.3 x 73.5 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green
Foldable✗
SARN/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity