Honor 8S 2020
#3656
Samsung Galaxy A01
#4247Category Breakdown
Honor 8S 2020
Samsung Galaxy A01
Performance
64.861.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.542.1
Battery
25.124.2
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
47.349.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.435.1
Summary
- The Honor 8S 2020 features a slightly larger 5.71-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.7-inch PLS LCD of the Samsung Galaxy A01, both with the same resolution and refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Honor is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22, while the Galaxy A01 utilizes an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, offering potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Honor has a wider aperture (f/1.8) compared to the Galaxy A01's f/2.2, which may enhance low-light performance.
- The battery capacity is slightly higher in the Galaxy A01 at 3000 mAh versus the Honor's 3020 mAh, with both lacking fast charging.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Galaxy A01 is marginally heavier.
- The software experience differs, with the Honor running Android 9.0 and EMUI 9, while the Galaxy A01 comes with Android 10 and One UI 3.0, which may offer a more updated user interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 8S 2020
Samsung Galaxy A01
General
Release Date
2020, May 27
2019, December 17
Announced
2020, May 27
2019, December 17
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-A015F/DS (Global), SM-A015G/DS (India), SM-A015M/DS (LATAM)
Display
Size
5.71"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 505
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3020 mAh
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
146.2 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm (5.76 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
Weight
146 g
149 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Navy Blue, Midnight Black, Green
Black, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity