Honor Play 8A
#3474
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
#3436Category Breakdown
Honor Play 8A
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Performance
68.368.1
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.125.2
Build
67.990.9
Connectivity
48.959.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.741.0
Summary
- The Honor Play 8A features a larger 6.09-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Nokia 5.1 Plus has a slightly smaller 5.86-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Honor is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the Nokia utilizes the Helio P60, which generally provides better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Nokia includes an additional 5 MP depth sensor, enhancing its photography options.
- The Honor has a 3020 mAh battery, slightly less than the Nokia's 3060 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- The Honor runs on Android 9.0 with EMUI, while the Nokia initially operates on Android 8.1 but is upgradable to Android 10, benefiting from the Android One experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Honor using a glass front and plastic back, while the Nokia features a glass back, making it slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Play 8A
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
General
Release Date
2019
2018, December 05
Announced
2019
2018, July 18
Description
Versions: JAT-L09, JAT-L29 (Global); JAT-AL00/JAT-TL00 (China)
Versions: Nokia 5.1 Plus (Global); Nokia X5 (China)
Display
Size
6.09"
5.86"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~287 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) - GlobalOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - China
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB 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/2.0, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
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
3060 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3060 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)
149.5 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.89 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Weight
150 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold, Red
Night black, Glacier white, Baltic sea blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.10 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass