Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (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 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't.
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Samsung Galaxy A12 scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×75.8×9.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (29/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 edges out the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.