Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A12. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2248 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A12 which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A12
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.21 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11990 | Rs. 35101 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 16, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A12 is Rs. 11990. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35101.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.21 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A12's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A12 has Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 402 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.8%. Samsung Galaxy A12 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has 18.7:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A12's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A12 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A12's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on v8.1 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 16, 2020 | May, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 164 x 8.9 mm | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 175 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color PLS IPS (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.7:9 |
| PPI | ~ 264 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 83.8% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Large Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | panorama, HDR | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP f/2.2 | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10, upgradable to v11 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 630 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ |