Honor Play 8A
#3474
Motorola Moto E6i
#3646Category Breakdown
Honor Play 8A
Motorola Moto E6i
Performance
68.361.4
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.124.2
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
48.946.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.739.5
Summary
- The Honor Play 8A features a slightly larger 6.09-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.1-inch display of the Motorola Moto E6i, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Play 8A is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, while the Moto E6i utilizes the Unisoc SC9863A, with the former providing a higher clock speed.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Play 8A has a wider aperture at f/1.8, potentially allowing for better low-light performance, while the E6i includes a secondary depth sensor.
- The Play 8A has a 3020 mAh battery, slightly larger than the E6i's 3000 mAh, but the E6i supports 10W charging, which is absent in the Play 8A.
- Both phones run different versions of Android, with the Play 8A on Android 9.0 and the E6i on Android 10 (Go edition), indicating a more streamlined software experience on the latter.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, though the Play 8A is lighter at 150g compared to the E6i's 160g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Play 8A
Motorola Moto E6i
General
Release Date
2019
2021, February 11
Announced
2019
2021, February 11
Description
Versions: JAT-L09, JAT-L29 (Global); JAT-AL00/JAT-TL00 (China)
N/A
Display
Size
6.09"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
155.6 x 73 x 8.5 mm (6.13 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight
150 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold, Red
Titanium Gray, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Android 10 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity