Honor Play 8A
#3474
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus
#4219Category Breakdown
Honor Play 8A
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus
Performance
68.356.7
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
25.122.8
Build
67.975.6
Connectivity
48.946.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.735.3
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 K5 Plus has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Honor Play 8A is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset with 3GB of RAM, compared to the Lenovo's Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 with 2GB of RAM, giving the Honor an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Honor's f/1.8 aperture may provide better low-light performance than the K5 Plus's f/2.2.
- The Honor Play 8A has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3020 mAh compared to the K5 Plus's 2750 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Honor runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9, while the Lenovo operates on the older Android 5.1 (Lollipop), indicating a more modern software experience on the Honor device.
- Build quality for both phones includes a glass front, but the Lenovo incorporates an aluminum frame, potentially enhancing its durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Play 8A
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus
General
Release Date
2019
2016
Announced
2019
2016
Description
Versions: JAT-L09, JAT-L29 (Global); JAT-AL00/JAT-TL00 (China)
Also known as Lenovo A6020a46, Lenovo Lemon 3
Display
Size
6.09"
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 (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.8
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
2750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2750 mAh, 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)
142 x 71 x 8 mm (5.59 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
150 g
142 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold, Red
Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
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 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity