Samsung Galaxy A8 Star vs Samsung Galaxy A12
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A12. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has better resolution of 2220 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A12 which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 24 MP + 16 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 13990 | Rs. 13289 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is Rs. 13990. The launch Date of the second phone is February 16, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A12 is Rs. 13289.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A8 Star's 6.3 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A12 has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A12 has only 264 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A12 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A12's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A8 Star's 24 MP + 16 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A8 Star will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 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 v8.0 and the second one on 10 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A8 Star | Galaxy A12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August, 2018 | February 16, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 164 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color PLS IPS (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 400 GB | Yes |
| 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 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 24 MP + 16 MP | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Mediatek Helio P35 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | |