Samsung Galaxy M12

Samsung Apr 30, 2021

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a 2021 smartphone from Samsung. It features a 6.4" TFT LCD (IPS) display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (274 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the Samsung Exynos 850 (8 nm process), 4GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and ARM Mali-G52 GPU. The camera system features a 48MP Standard main sensor with f/2.0 aperture, accompanied by 5MP Wide Angle lens and 2MP Macro lens and 2MP Portrait mode (depth), plus a 8MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 15W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11. Available in multiple configurations: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Black, Blue, Green.

Basic Information

Samsung Galaxy M12
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy M12
Launch DateFriday, April 30, 2021
Release Year2021
Dimensions164 × 75.9 × 9.7 mm
Weight212 g
Volume120.74 cm³
Available Colors
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green

Samsung Galaxy M12 was released on Friday, April 30, 2021. The phone measures 164 × 75.9 × 9.7 mm with a volume of 120.74 cm³ and weighs 212g. It features a 6.4" TFT LCD (IPS) display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (274 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Black, Blue, Green.

Display

Size6.4"
TypeTFT LCD (IPS)
Resolution720 x 1600 px
Pixel Density274 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

The Samsung Galaxy M12 features a 6.4" TFT LCD (IPS) display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (274 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include capacitive. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

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

For security, the Samsung Galaxy M12 features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer. Environmental monitoring includes n/a.

Battery

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

The Samsung Galaxy M12 is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 15W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetSamsung Exynos 850
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 8 nm
  • max freq: 2 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUARM Mali-G52
RAM & Storage4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB
Samsung Galaxy M12 Versions:
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score117,341 (v8)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
Audio FeaturesN/A
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy M12 is equipped with Samsung Exynos 850 built on 8 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by ARM Mali-G52. The device comes with 4GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 64GB storage. In AnTuTu benchmark v8, it achieves 117,341 points. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy M12 is available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Other WiFi Features
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • 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 M12 supports 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n with features like Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Samsung Galaxy M12 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 M12 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Samsung Galaxy M12 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy M12 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Samsung Galaxy M12 supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

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

The Samsung Galaxy M12 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 M12 also includes a 5MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4) and a 2MP Portrait mode (depth) (f/2.4). For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy M12 uses a 8MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture. The Samsung Galaxy M12's camera system includes Digital zoom, Quadruple camera, Autofocus.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

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
Sensor Type: CMOS

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Type: CMOS

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Type: CMOS

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Type: CMOS

Additional Features

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

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version

The Samsung Galaxy M12 runs on Android 11. It is powered by the Samsung Exynos 850 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 170.63
USD 184.89 		32 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 192.50
USD 192.50 		32 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 119.99
USD 156.11 		32 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 329.00
USD 428.03 		64 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 170.63
USD 184.89 		32 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 192.50
USD 192.50 		32 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 119.99
USD 156.11 		32 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 329.00
USD 428.03 		64 GB 4 GB