Huawei Honor Play 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Honor Play 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Honor Play 8AHuawei Honor Play 8AChina · 3GB · 32GB · AL00
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Huawei Honor Play 8A
Huawei Honor Play 8A
China · 3GB · 32GB · AL00
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.0
17 reviews
8.8
249 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Honor Play 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

Specs where to buy Huawei Honor Play 8A Huawei Honor Play 8A
China · 3GB · 32GB · AL00 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 6.09" 6.26"
Resolution HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 79% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19:9
Dimensions 73.5 mm
156.3 mm
8.0 mm 		76.3 mm
157.9 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 150 g 176 g
Micro Helio P35
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 86.352
v? 		115.991
v7
Battery 3020 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 20 Mpx · Unknow
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Huawei Xiaomi
Aliases Honor 8a, Huawei Honor 8a M1806E7TG

Release Date
Release date January 2019,
5 years ago 		September 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Honor Play 8A
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Huawei Honor Play 8A
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Size
73.5 mm • 156.3 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.3 mm • 157.9 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 150 g 176 g
Usable surface 79 % 82 %
Materials Plastic Aluminium alloy, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Red
Black

Blue

Gold

Red

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 6.09" 6.26"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • Tianma nt36672a
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1560 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2246 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Wide screen notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.5
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
9.0
Is it comfortable?
8.6
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
8.2
Number of reviews
17 reviews
249 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Qualcomm Adreno 509

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
86.352
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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115.991
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 7% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.6
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.0
8.0
Number of reviews
17 reviews
249 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K2L7
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.6"
2
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3T1
Type -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 Unknow
Pixel size -- 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/3.1"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
5.8
7.3
Quality of selfies
7.2
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.9
8.4
Number of reviews
17 reviews
249 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 1.480 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
8.9
Quality of the GPS
7.9
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.3
8.9
Number of reviews
17 reviews
249 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
17 reviews
249 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 9 Pie)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 24%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 12%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
17 reviews
249 reviews
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