Honor 8A 2020
The Honor 8A 2020 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2020).
2020 · Lower-mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.09" · 156.3 x 73.5 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓6.09" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 150g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,020 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2020, April 10. Released 2020, April 15
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
282 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,020 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
150g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
156.3 x 73.5 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor 8A 2020 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Honor 8A 2020 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Honor 8A 2020 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Honor 8A 2020 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Honor 8A 2020 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor 8A 2020 ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.
The Honor 8A 2020 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The Honor 8A 2020 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Honor 8A 2020 has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
