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Honor Play 8A
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Honor Play 8A

Released: 2019, JanuaryPrice: About 100 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, January

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size6.09 inches, 91.0 cm, 2, (~79.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelHonor Play 8A
PriceAbout 100 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Blue, Gold, Red
ModelsJAT-L09, JAT-L29, JAT-AL00, JAT-TL00
Single8 MP, f/2.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, January
Weight150 g (5.29 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40
FeaturesHDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Released2019, January
Announced2019, January
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor Play 8A Overview

About Honor Play 8A Honor Play 8A is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Honor Play 8A has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor Play 8A can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor Play 8A?

The Honor Play 8A supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor Play 8A support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor Play 8A void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor Play 8A will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor Play 8A run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor Play 8A.