Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) vs Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Huawei Honor 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
LTPS
LTPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
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18 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4 |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
(front) 8MP |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
Model | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) |
Other model names | Galaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim-NFC (64GB + 4GB RAM) | Huawei Honor 8 Premium edition Dual-Sim FRD-L14 |
Country or region available | (Europe), Hong Kong | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Huawei |
Release date | 12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 | 7/1/2016 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) | 71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in) |
Weight | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) | 153 grams (5.36 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | LTPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Cristal Dinorex (NEG) |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (53GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 3968x2976 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 35mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.9" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.25µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.263, H.264 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
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, Blue, Red | • Colors: White, Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • NEG glass-backed • Emotion UI 4.1 • Dual back camera 12MP • Smart Power 4.0 • DTS sound • Custom function back button • Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) | Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body) | feature not registered |