Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Samsung Galaxy A8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2020 1:27 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:51 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2227
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB) Compare Apple iPhone 12 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB)

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25 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)86% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (111GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+477 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP51% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP144% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)25% Thinner
5.4"	vs	+5.7"6% Larger screen
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2227 mAh	vs	+3050 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Super Retina XDR OLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Other model names	iPhone 12 mini A2176, A2398, A2399, A2400	Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A8000 (Dual-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	10/13/2020	8/1/2015
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)	76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.4" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	477 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
System version	iOS 14	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 589616 (v8) Geekbench: 4174 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2176 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2398 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2399, A2400 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	A2176 version: Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261) A2398, A2399, A2400 versions: Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2227 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	12W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • Face ID	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.252W/kg (head), 0.672W/kg (body)