Honor Play 8A

  • Released 2019, January
    150g, 8mm thickness
    Android 9.0; EMUI 9
    32GB/64GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 6.09"
    720x1560 pixels
  • 13MP
    1080p
  • 3GB RAM
    MT6765 Helio P35
  • 3020mAh
    Li-Po

Honor Play 8A - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Launch Announced 2019, January
Status Available. Released 2019, January
Body Dimensions 156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight 150 g (5.29 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.09 inches, 91.0 cm2 (~79.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9
Chipset Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU PowerVR GE8320
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Main Camera Single 13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 8 MP, f/2.0
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Battery   Non-removable Li-Po 3020 mAh battery
Misc Colors Black, Blue, Gold, Red
Models AT-L09, JAT-L29, JAT-AL00, JAT-TL0
Price About 100 EUR

Honor Play 8A - User Reviews

  • Why is honor 8a not able to aspect Google play store.

  • have been using this phone for 10 days, jat-l29 3GB / 32GB version and for now I am satisfied. the fingerprint reader works great, the cameras are great, the video recording at night is a little darker, while taking pictures at night can be very good with the settings in PRO mode. games work great, i tried over 30 games and everything worked ok. Of course, I played the strongest with minimal graphic settings. also has notification light. I think it's a good phone for this money.

  • Hello my 8A model JAT - L29 have the fingerprint reader but in yours specifications he don't, why?

  • My 8A have the fingerprint scanner but, in your specifications he don't, can you expleind that, the model is JAT -L29

  • How can i get a new one

  • No compass? Really? Are you kidding me?

  • The only thing i can say is that honor 8A is the best phone i own it

  • hi good morning honor play 8a bring pls

  • How is the battery life like? Does it last for at least a day when you are on Whatsapp, Instagram and even FaceBook?

  • Xiaomi MiA2 Lite

  • Which is better, honor 8a or xiaomi mi a2 lite?

  • Which is better, honor 8a or xiaomi mi a2 lite?

  • You can get it from Algeria.

  • Impressive features with the powerful Helio P35...

  • Did it come out in Bangladesh?

  • bad processor and bad screen pixels

  • -fingerprint scanner - 3gb RAM , 32 ROM - model : Honor 8A (JAT - L29) Serbia.

  • cool gaming phone powered by MediaTek Helio P35

  • Nice phone with helio P35 and has great features and camera

  • I have it. Mine has a fingerprint scanner but soem other models of my friends don't. And though it's 3020 mah, it lasts more than most other devices I've tried. My tablet with 4000mAh can't match this. I think the Helio P35 is a power efficient chipset. Only con for me is that 2GB ram. But that would be okay if it was double the price! At this price it's value for money is great.

  • Well i have a honor 8a and it has a finger print scanner and battery last ages this must be a model down since its a play version

  • if you're looking for fingerprint scanner, better go check Samsung J720. both.phones priced similarly here in my country, but the Samsung one is equipped with fingerprint sensor, dual camera, and removable battery.

  • there is model of this here at ksa for only 499 sar, honor 8a w/ fp scanner but the ram is 2gb

  • No, it doesnt have FPscanner. I think you're confused with Honor 8X, Honor 8C, or even Honor Play, and the battery life is just meh compared to those other 3 phones.

  • It does have a finger print scanner!

  • the battery last ages i own this phone and its better on battery than any smart phone I've owned and I've had alot

  • no 3020 is good on helio cpu as helio use very low on battery

  • Okay no FP sensor? Really? I expect it to have that if the battery is only 3020mAh, it should been a 4000mAh of they had to ditch the sensor! Why did they not do one or the other? I mean 3020mAh on a octa-core + 6" display is not gonna last 1/3 of a day! The node shrink may help a little but at best it may last half a day... D:

  • The specs is not my main issue the battery is, this will not even last half a day! D:

  • am from tunisia and i want get this phone from where i can buy aliexpress?? or any suggesstion pleaaase?

  • Looks good for the price the only missing thing is fingerprint scanner

  • Affordably interesting.

  • cheap but lacking interest

  • hello gsmarena.. Im looking forward for your own review for this honor 8a phone

  • One day battery possible

  • This device can be enough for most people.. Most people don't care about the framerate on Fortnite or about benchmarks scores. All consumers aren't geeks People ask for Fluent UI even if not the fastest. People will prefer a better brightness on screen even if it isn't Fullhd+ People ask for a good camera... People ask for autonomie 3.5mm jack for music. ...and price Helio P35 is able to provide all that features. Cortex A53 running at 2.3ghz will provide same UI speed as SD626/630...with low battery drain. GPU is enough for most games in 720p...maybe with details reduced to Medium...for exemple Pubg runs even on P22 with medium settings. ISP are good enough and can handle well cameras. 12nm process is good to save energy with A53 and a 680mhz GPU. If screen's brightness and camera are good, this device can be great for REAL people...not geeks

  • A smart move from Huawei as it lower than Mi play by 80$ and i believe this phone is released to counter xiaomi

  • Huawey make money with this type of phones not with flagships...

  • Dearest smartphone technology enthusiast friends.I read that Huawei in 2018 exported 280 million smartphones which is a record based on disclaimer news !! But none has had View 20 qualities based on specifications of View 20 !!! What does it mean !!? Huawei can make better and the best smartphones upon its highest capabilities and abilities in 2019 !! But I don't understand making the lowest qualities from the super giant Huawei !!! This Play 8A is for children to learn how to work with smartphones and not to incur higher damages to their families !! I think $ 70 price is just price according to the specifications for deprived disadvantaged ...crowded low income families with respect to other rival brands and gsmArena disclaimer !! Hopefully with View 20 will have the better and the best not the least+best happy new year for gsmArena staff and all brands whom care to be trustworthy for all smart buyers that nobody can underestimate their ultra understanding ....Thanks all ....

  • Micro usb

  • No it looks very good

  • USB-C or microUSB - which one is correct on this device ?

  • MTK?3kmah battery?U KNOW HOW EXPANSIVE THIS MODEL AT MY COUNTRY of course its chinese smart phone event ppi screen low u guys are dumb

  • 720p in 2019 that is kinda sad.

  • Very nice for $100 tho, Release this in Philippines pls!!!! ^____^

  • Nice

  • all those specifications for only 100 dollars its so cool , honor slug "with any money you have you can get a perfect smartphone", i love this company thnks honor

  • Decent specs with such a price: 6"+, 3GB, Android 9, 13MP, although it could've been 3/32GB and 4/64GB!

  • It looks kind of stupid