Oppo A8 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Oppo A8 (2019) 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A8 doesn't; the Oppo A8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A8
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Oppo A8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A8 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A8 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Oppo A8 (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A8 | 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 | 4230 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Oppo A8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A8
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A8 and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A8
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A8 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Oppo A8 (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A8 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 edges out the Oppo A8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A8 and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Oppo A8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A8 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A8 over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Oppo A8 (68/100 vs 46/100).