Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro vs MyPhone myX12 Specs Comparison
Recently, both Cherry Mobile and MyPhone launched its under PHP 6K contenders for the last quarter of 2019, the Flare S8 Pro and the myX12.
Side-by-side, let's see who has the better overall specs between the two devices under this budget price range.
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| Specs fight! |
Side-by-side, let's see who has the better overall specs between the two devices under this budget price range.
Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro vs MyPhone myX12 Specs Comparison
| Device | Cherry Mobile Flare S8 | MyPhone myX12 |
| Display | 6.5-inch 2.5D curved Panda King glass protected IPS screen w/ HD+ 1520 x 720 at 259 ppi | 6.26-inch 2.5D curved IPS screen w/ HD+ 1520 x 720 resolution at 269 ppi |
| CPU |
2.0GHz 64-bit Helio P22 octa-core processor
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1.6GHz 64-bit UNISOC SC9863 octa-core processor
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| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| ROM | 64GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 128GB | 64GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 128GB (dedicated) |
| Back Camera | 20MP Sony IMX350 w/ BSI, PDAF + 5MP w/ dual-tone LED flash | 13MP f/2.2 Sony IMX135 w/ AF + VGA depth w/ LED flash |
| Selfie Camera | 20MP Sony IMX376 w/ BSI | 5MP f/2.8 |
| Battery |
4,000mAh w/ fast charging
| 3,500mAh |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie |
Android 9.0 Pie
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| Connectivity |
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM (hybrid)
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WiFi 802.11, 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, OTG, Wireless FM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic |
Accelerometer, light, proximity
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| Others |
Fingerprint sensor, face unlock, Colors: spectrum blue, spectrum black
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Fingerprint sensor, face unlock
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| Dimensions | TBC | 161.6 x 76.6 x 9.0 mm |
| Weight |
TBC
| 181 g |
| Price | PHP 5,999 |
PHP 5,499
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Under PHP 6K battle!
Build Quality/Design - Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro has glossy glasstic back while MyPhone myX12 has a similar material behind.
In terms of design, Flare S8 Pro has a gradient design while the myX12 also has a gradient colorway with MyPhone's signature Philippine map design. The Flare S8 Pro has Panda King glass protection.
Display - Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro has a 6.5-inch 2.5D curved Panda King glass protected IPS screen with HD+ 1520 x 720 at 259 ppi.
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| Cherry Mobile reveals Flare S8 Pro |
In terms of design, Flare S8 Pro has a gradient design while the myX12 also has a gradient colorway with MyPhone's signature Philippine map design. The Flare S8 Pro has Panda King glass protection.
Display - Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro has a 6.5-inch 2.5D curved Panda King glass protected IPS screen with HD+ 1520 x 720 at 259 ppi.
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| MyPhone myX12 |
MyPhone myX12, on the other hand, has a 6.26-inch 2.5D curved IPS screen with HD+ 1520 x 720 resolution at 269 ppi
In terms of size, the Flare S8 Pro is slightly bigger. However, in terms of resolution and pixel density, it's pretty much a tie. Flare S8 Pro has Panda King protection though.
Specs - For performance, Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro comes with an AI-ready 2.0GHz 64-bit Helio P22 octa-core processor with PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 4G RAM with up to 64GB expandable storage and a 4,000mAh battery with USB-C fast charging.
myX12 has a 1.6GHz 64-bit UNISOC SC9863 octa-core processor and PowerVR GE8322 GPU, 4GB RAM with 64GB expandable storage, and a 3,500mAh battery.
On paper, the Flare S8 Pro is ahead with a faster CPU and GPU. Both are tied in terms of memory and storage. Flare S8 Pro has a bigger battery with fast charging while myX12 has no mention of fast charging.
Both are running Android 9.0 OS out of the box.
On paper, the Flare S8 Pro is ahead with a faster CPU and GPU. Both are tied in terms of memory and storage. Flare S8 Pro has a bigger battery with fast charging while myX12 has no mention of fast charging.
Both are running Android 9.0 OS out of the box.
Cameras - The Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro is equipped with 20MP Sony IMX350 with BSI, PDAF + 5MP and dual-tone LED flash. It also has a 20MP Sony IMX376 with BSI selfie camera.
MyPhone myX12 has a dual-camera setup with 13MP f/2.2 Sony IMX135 with AF + VGA depth with LED flash. It also has a 5MP f/2.8 sensor for selfies.
MyPhone myX12 has a dual-camera setup with 13MP f/2.2 Sony IMX135 with AF + VGA depth with LED flash. It also has a 5MP f/2.8 sensor for selfies.
At a similar price point, the Flare S8 Pro offers more advantages in this department. It has better sensors both at the back and up front that what MyPhone myX12 offers.
Other features - Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro has dual-band WiFi, 700Hz 4G LTE, fingerprint sensor, face unlock and USB-C connectivity. MyPhone myX12 has regular WiFi, 700Hz 4G LTE, fingerprint sensor, Wireless FM Radio, OTG, and face unlock.
Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro advantages - Bigger display, faster processor, larger battery capacity, better cameras
MyPhone myX12 advantages - Slightly more affordable price tag
Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro advantages - Bigger display, faster processor, larger battery capacity, better cameras
MyPhone myX12 advantages - Slightly more affordable price tag
Our thoughts
On paper, Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro offers more at under PHP 6K.
It offers faster CPU and GPU, better cameras, and a bigger battery with fast charging. MyPhone myX12 gets credit for having a glass back at a lower price.
In terms of the overall package, Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro offers a better deal.
MyPhone myX12 is still a great option if you want to save PHP 500.
It offers faster CPU and GPU, better cameras, and a bigger battery with fast charging. MyPhone myX12 gets credit for having a glass back at a lower price.
In terms of the overall package, Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Pro offers a better deal.
MyPhone myX12 is still a great option if you want to save PHP 500.
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