Samsung Galaxy J8
#3099
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
#2940Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J8
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Performance
62.767.3
Camera
27.929.8
Display
80.477.9
Battery
26.626.6
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
52.847.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.845.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J8 features a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels, while the Tecno Camon 12 Pro has a slightly larger 6.35-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J8 is powered by a Snapdragon 450 chipset with an octa-core CPU at 1.8 GHz, whereas the Camon 12 Pro utilizes a Helio P22 chipset with a faster 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Camon 12 Pro offers a higher resolution 32 MP selfie camera compared to the J8's 16 MP.
- Battery capacity is the same at 3500 mAh for both devices, and neither supports fast or wireless charging.
- The J8 runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Camon 12 Pro comes with Android 9.0 (Pie) and HIOS 5.5, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Camon 12 Pro is slightly lighter at 161g compared to the J8's 177g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J8
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
Versions: J810F/DS (Global DS); J810G/DS (India); J810Y/DS (Asia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy On8 in India
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.35"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~276 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.7, AF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
16 MP, PDAF8 MP2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
158.6 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
177 g
161 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Purple
Dawn Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity