Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 12
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPhone 12
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 12
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2532 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1170 | 1080 |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 | 625 |
| PPI | 460 | 401 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Ion-strengthened glass |
| Screen-to-body | 86 | 67.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 10 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 14.1 | 11 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,124 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,871 | — |
| AnTuTu | 1,337,390 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | Face detection, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2815 | 2691 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| talk time | — | Up to 21 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146.7 | 158.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Weight (g) | 164 | 202 |
| Width (mm) | 71.5 | 78.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, October 13 | 2017, September 12. Released 2017, September 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, October 23 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2172 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2172 | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 8 Plus are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Apple iPhone 12 packs a 2815 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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