Honor Play 8A
#3955
Oppo A16K
#4028Category Breakdown
Honor Play 8A
Oppo A16K
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Honor Play 8A features a 6.09-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Oppo A16K has a slightly larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by similar Mediatek chipsets, but the A16K utilizes the Helio G35, which may offer marginally better gaming performance.
- The camera specifications are comparable, with both having a 13 MP rear camera; however, the A16K has a wider aperture of f/2.2 compared to the f/1.8 of the Play 8A, potentially affecting low-light performance.
- The A16K also has a significantly larger battery capacity at 4230 mAh versus the Play 8A's 3020 mAh, and it supports 10W charging.
- In terms of software, the Play 8A runs on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9, while the A16K operates on Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- Both phones have a plastic build with glass fronts, but the A16K is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Play 8A
Oppo A16K
General
Release Date
2019
2021, November 08
Announced
2019
2021, November 08
Description
Versions: JAT-L09, JAT-L29 (Global); JAT-AL00/JAT-TL00 (China)
N/A
Display
Size
6.09"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
4230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4230 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
150 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold, Red
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes