Samsung Galaxy A12

Samsung Dec 21, 2020

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a 2020 smartphone from Samsung. It features a 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) display with 720 x 1560 px resolution (264 ppi pixel density). The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 (14 nm process), 4GB RAM and PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The camera system features a 48MP Standard main sensor with f/2.0 aperture, accompanied by 5MP Wide Angle lens and 2MP Portrait mode (depth) and 2MP Telephoto lens, plus a 8MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery with 15W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 10, upgradable to 12. Available in multiple configurations: 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Black, Red, Blue, White.

Basic Information

Samsung Galaxy A12
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy A12
Launch DateMonday, December 21, 2020
Release Year2020
Dimensions164 × 75.8 × 8.9 mm
Weight205 g
Volume110.64 cm³
Available Colors
  • Black
  • Red
  • Blue
  • White

Samsung Galaxy A12 was released on Monday, December 21, 2020. The phone measures 164 × 75.8 × 8.9 mm with a volume of 110.64 cm³ and weighs 205g. It features a 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) display with 720 x 1560 px resolution (264 ppi pixel density) The device is available in the following colors: Black, Red, Blue, White.

Display

Size6.5"
TypeTFT LCD (IPS)
Resolution720 x 1560 px
Pixel Density264 ppi
Aspect Ratio19.5:9
Refresh RateN/A
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) display with 720 x 1560 px resolution (264 ppi pixel density) in 19.5:9 aspect ratio. User-centric features include water drop notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include capacitive, frameless.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
Environmental SensorsN/A
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Samsung Galaxy A12 features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer. Environmental monitoring includes n/a.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging15W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Samsung Galaxy A12 is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 15W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetMediaTek Helio P35 MT6765
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 14 nm
  • max freq: 2.3 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUPowerVR GE8320
RAM & Storage4GB, 64GB eMMC 5.1 Storage
Samsung Galaxy A12 Versions:
  • 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage
AnTuTu Score103,000 (v8)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
Audio FeaturesN/A
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy A12 is equipped with MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 built on 14 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by PowerVR GE8320. The device comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage (eMMC 5.1 Storage). In AnTuTu benchmark v8, it achieves 103,000 points. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is available in 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Samsung Galaxy A12 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct. The Samsung Galaxy A12 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), HOGP. For cellular connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A12 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Samsung Galaxy A12 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy A12 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Samsung Galaxy A12 supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 4-camera setup with a 48MP Standard main sensor (f/2.0) of 1/2" size and 0.80 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy A12 also includes a 5MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 2MP Portrait mode (depth) (f/2.4) and a 2MP Telephoto lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy A12 uses a 8MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture. The Samsung Galaxy A12's camera system includes Digital zoom, Quadruple camera, Autofocus.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

90
Overall
0
Photo
0
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 48 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Model: Samsung S5KGM2
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2"

Resolution: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.2

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.2

Additional Features

Extra:
  • Ultra wide angle 123º
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • No, 30 fps
Features:
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version10
Max OS Version12

The Samsung Galaxy A12 runs on Android 10 and is upgradable to 12. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 182.30
USD 197.54 		32 GB 3 GB
Amazon DE EUR 135.00
USD 146.29 		64 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 115.16
USD 124.79 		128 GB 3 GB
Amazon US USD 73.70
USD 73.70 		32 GB 3 GB
Amazon US USD 144.00
USD 144.00 		64 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 180.00
USD 180.00 		128 GB 3 GB
Amazon UK GBP 79.99
USD 104.07 		32 GB 3 GB
Amazon UK GBP 74.00
USD 96.27 		64 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 120.00
USD 156.12 		128 GB 3 GB
Amazon DE EUR 182.30
USD 197.54 		32 GB 3 GB
Amazon DE EUR 135.00
USD 146.29 		64 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 115.16
USD 124.79 		128 GB 3 GB
Amazon US USD 73.70
USD 73.70 		32 GB 3 GB
Amazon US USD 144.00
USD 144.00 		64 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 180.00
USD 180.00 		128 GB 3 GB
Amazon UK GBP 79.99
USD 104.07 		32 GB 3 GB
Amazon UK GBP 74.00
USD 96.27 		64 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 120.00
USD 156.12 		128 GB 3 GB