Honor 8S 2020
#4898
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
#5116Category Breakdown
Honor 8S 2020
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Performance
56.554.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.155.5
Summary
- The Honor 8S 2020 features a slightly larger 5.71-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 4A's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 8S is powered by a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Redmi 4A uses a Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 with 2GB or 3GB of RAM, giving the Honor an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Honor's f/1.8 aperture may provide better low-light performance compared to the f/2.2 of the Redmi.
- The Honor 8S has a 3020mAh battery, slightly smaller than the 3120mAh in the Redmi 4A, but both lack fast charging.
- The Honor runs on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9, while the Redmi operates on an older Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 10, potentially offering a more modern software experience in the Honor.
- Both phones have similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Honor is slightly heavier at 146g compared to the Redmi's 131.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 8S 2020
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
General
Release Date
2020, May 27
2016
Announced
2020, May 27
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.71"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 308
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
3120 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3020 mAh
Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
139.9 x 70.4 x 8.5 mm (5.51 x 2.77 x 0.33 in)
Weight
146 g
131.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Navy Blue, Midnight Black, Green
Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-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
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes