Honor 8S vs Honor Play 3e
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Honor 8S
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Honor Play 3e
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Honor Play 3e
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.71 | 5.71 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1520 | 1520 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 295 | 295 |
| Screen-to-body | 78.1 | 78.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | Helio A22 | Helio P22 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 9 | EMUI 9.1 |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Honor 8S +29%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Honor Play 3e +49%AnTuTu
Honor Play 3e +14%| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 300 | 233 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 486 | 723 |
| AnTuTu | 155,362 | 177,554 |
Memory
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.8 | 13 MP, f/1.8 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3020 | 3020 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 147.1 | 147.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 146 | 146 |
| Width (mm) | 70.8 | 70.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, April. Released 2019, April | 2019, September. Released 2019, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Honor 8S | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Honor 8S and Honor Play 3e are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Honor Play 3e posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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