Honor Play 8A
#3474
Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
#3653Category Breakdown
Honor Play 8A
Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Performance
68.349.6
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
25.126.1
Build
67.974.4
Connectivity
48.953.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
40.739.4
Summary
- The Honor Play 8A features a larger 6.09-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Honor Play 8A is powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset with 3GB of RAM, compared to the K4 Note's Mediatek MT6753 and up to 8GB of RAM, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Play 8A has a wider aperture at f/1.8, potentially improving low-light performance, while the K4 Note's f/2.2 may result in slightly less light capture.
- The K4 Note has a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the Play 8A's 3020 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Play 8A runs on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9, while the K4 Note originally shipped with Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0, indicating a more modern software experience on the Play 8A.
- Lastly, the K4 Note features Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability, while the Play 8A utilizes a glass front with a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Play 8A
Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
General
Release Date
2019
2016, January 05
Announced
2019
2016, January 05
Description
Versions: JAT-L09, JAT-L29 (Global); JAT-AL00/JAT-TL00 (China)
Also known as: Lenovo K4 Note A7010a48, A7010, Lenovo Vibe X3 Lite
Display
Size
6.09"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T720MP3
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM (A7010 a48), 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, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
153.6 x 76.5 x 9.2 mm (6.05 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
150 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass