Honor 8C
#3956
Honor Play 8A
#3955Category Breakdown
Honor 8C
Honor Play 8A
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Honor 8C features a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Honor Play 8A has a slightly smaller 6.09-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 8C is powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset, whereas the Play 8A uses the Helio P35, which may provide better efficiency.
- Both models have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Play 8A's camera benefits from a slightly improved aperture.
- The Honor 8C has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3020 mAh battery in the Play 8A, allowing for longer usage.
- In terms of software, the Honor 8C runs on Android 8.1 with EMUI 8.2, while the Play 8A is equipped with Android 9.0 and EMUI 9, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the 8C featuring an aluminum frame compared to the plastic frame of the Play 8A.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 8C
Honor Play 8A
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
Versions: BKK-LX2, BKK-LX1, BKK-L21 (Global); BKK-AL00, BKK-TL00, BKK-AL10 (China)
Versions: JAT-L09, JAT-L29 (Global); JAT-AL00/JAT-TL00 (China)
Display
Size
6.26"
6.09"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.7 x 75.9 x 8 mm (6.25 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
167.2 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Magic Night Black, Platinum Light Gold, Aurora Blue, Nebula Purple
Black, Blue, Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 8.2
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 8.2
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes