Honor 8A 2020 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Honor 8A 2020 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads — 30/100 vs 22/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 8A 2020 is noticeably lighter (150g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A 2020
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Honor 8A 2020 better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 205g
- Better display (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A 2020 vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Samsung Galaxy A12 scores 8 points higher (30/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 8A 2020 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A 2020 | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A 2020
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A 2020
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A 2020
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A 2020 and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Honor 8A 2020
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 8A 2020 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 edges out the Honor 8A 2020 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8A 2020 and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor 8A 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A 2020 over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A12 (52/100 vs 15/100).