Samsung Galaxy J8
#3175
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
#2896Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J8
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.542.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.7, AF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
16 MP, PDAF8 MP2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Purple
Dawn Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.5
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes