BlackBerry Aurora
#4213
Honor 8S 2020
#3656Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Aurora
Honor 8S 2020
Performance
57.864.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.1
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
44.847.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.339.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Aurora features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Honor 8S 2020 has a slightly smaller 5.71-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aurora is powered by a Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.4 GHz, whereas the Honor 8S utilizes a more efficient Mediatek Helio A22 with a quad-core CPU at 2.0 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Honor 8S offers a wider aperture of f/1.8, potentially improving low-light performance, while the Aurora has an 8 MP front camera compared to the Honor's 5 MP.
- The Aurora's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, slightly larger than the Honor's 3020 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- In terms of software, the Aurora runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Honor 8S operates on a more recent Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Aurora
Honor 8S 2020
General
Release Date
2017
2020, May 27
Announced
2017
2020, May 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.71"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3020 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 76.8 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
Weight
178 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Navy Blue, Midnight Black, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity