| Hardware and OS | Honor 8A 2020 | |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9 | |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) | |
| Internal memory | 64GB 3GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Display | Honor 8A 2020 | other phones |
| Size | 6.09 inches, 91.0 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio | |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Main Camera | Honor 8A 2020 | other phones |
| Camera | 13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF | |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Honor 8A 2020 | other phones |
| Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Connectivity | Honor 8A 2020 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | Honor 8A 2020 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Battery | Honor 8A 2020 | other phones |
| Type | Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable | |
| Design | Honor 8A 2020 | other phones |
| Colors | Black, Blue | |
| Dimensions | 156.3 x 73.5 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.32 in) | |
| Weight | 150 g (5.29 oz) | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Features | Honor 8A 2020 | other phones |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |