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.

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 47
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A12
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 46
Value for money 28
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 205g

  • Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite: The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A12: The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A12 MediaTek Helio P35
30/100
199111 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A12
$180
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.