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Honor 8A Prime vs Vivo Y12i

What 8A Prime does better (9) and where Y12i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Honor 8A Prime
Honor · 20208A Prime
4.1Score
9 advantages≈ $120
vs
Vivo Y12i
Vivo · 2020Y12i
4.2Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
2.9Display2.5
3.4Camera3.4
2.5Battery3.5
4.3Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

8A PrimeY12i
73.5 × 156.38.276.8 × 159.48.9
8A PrimeY12iDifference
Height156.3 mm159.4 mm−3.1 mm
Width73.5 mm76.8 mm−3.3 mm
Thickness8.2 mm8.9 mm−0.7 mm
Weight150 g190 g−40 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 8A Prime better than Y12i?

  1. Storage (max)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  2. NFCYes · Y12i: No
  3. Weight150 g vs 190 g+27%
  4. Storage (base)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  5. CPU frequency2.3 GHz vs 1.95 GHz+18%
  6. Pixel density282 ppi vs 268 ppi+5%
  7. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/2.2+22%
  8. Thickness8.2 mm vs 8.9 mm+9%
  9. Bluetooth4.2 vs 4+5%

Why is Y12i better than 8A Prime?

  1. Battery capacity3,020 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+66%
  2. Screen size6.1″ vs 6.4″+4%
  3. Screen-to-body ratio79.2% vs 81.4%+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor 8A PrimeHonor 8A Prime≈ $1204.1
Vivo Y12iVivo Y12i≈ $1204.2
Design
Weight150 g190 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.9 mm
Height156.3 mm159.4 mm
Width73.5 mm76.8 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
ColoursBlack, Blue, GreenAgate Red, Mineral Blue
Display
Screen size6.1″6.4″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,560 px1,544 px
Pixel density282 ppi268 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio79.2%81.4%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.3 GHz1.95 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Adreno 505
Memory
RAM3 GB3 GB
Storage (max)64 GB32 GB
Storage (base)64 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,020 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging—10 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth4.24
NFCYesNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Satellite navigationGLONASS, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 9.0 (Pie)Android 9.0 (Pie)
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceEMUI 9Funtouch 9.1
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