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Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Xiaomi 12

Samsung Galaxy A08
33.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
20Performance43.2
36.2Display47.7
29Camera47
53.1Battery62.5
41.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A0810 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+23). Samsung Galaxy A08 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08

  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 33% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 48 vs 36
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 53
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 41

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 12
Screen size6.7 ″+7%6.28 ″
Panel typePLS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16002400x1080
Pixel density262 ppi419 ppi+60%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—1,100 nits
Screen-to-body83.6 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu—1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,720Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video1080p@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 12
Capacity6,000 mAh+33%4,500 mAh
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 12
Weight197 g180 g+9%
Thickness8 mm+2%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 12
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 12
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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