iPhone XR vs Samsung Galaxy A12
Short Description
iPhone XR
Screen size: 6.1" / Resolution: 828 x 1792 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 3GB / Battery power: 2942 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Samsung Galaxy A12
Screen size: 6.5" / Resolution: 720 x 1600 px / Main camera: 48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 2GB, 4GB, 6GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Internal storage: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM
Key Differences
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A12
Why is iPhone XR better than Samsung Galaxy A12?
AnTuTu score is about 334% higher
More internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB vs 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Better display resolution: 828 x 1792 px vs 720 x 1600 px
Lighter: 194 g (6.84 ounces) vs 205 g (7.23 ounces)
Narrower: 75.7 mm (2.98 inches) vs 75.8 mm (2.98 inches)
Shorter: 150.9 mm (5.94 inches) vs 164 mm (6.46 inches)
More color options: Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White vs Black, White, Blue, Red
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A12
Why is Samsung Galaxy A12 better than iPhone XR?
Bigger battery capacity: 5000 mAh vs 2942 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz vs 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
More RAM memory capacity: 2GB, 4GB, 6GB vs 3GB
More megapixels main camera: 48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 12 MP
More megapixels front camera: 8MP vs 7MP
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.5" vs 6.1"
The phone is 1 year and 1 month newer
Phone is about 55% cheaper
Size Comparison
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A12
Height
150.9 mm
(5.94 inches)
Width
75.7 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.3 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
194 g
(6.84 ounces)
6.1"
6.5"
Height
164 mm
(6.46 inches)
Width
75.8 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.5"
Weight
205 g
(7.23 ounces)
Height
150.9 mm
(5.94 inches)
Width
75.7 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.3 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
194 g
(6.84 ounces)
Height
164 mm
(6.46 inches)
Width
75.8 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.5"
Weight
205 g
(7.23 ounces)
3D comparison
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A12
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A12
Expert Score
Score 4.3
Score 4.0
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A12
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A12
Score 4.3
Score 4.0
Smartprix
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A12
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone XR
639,875 +333.99%
Samsung Galaxy A12
147,439
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
iPhone XR
180,501 +246.32%
Samsung Galaxy A12
52,120
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
iPhone XR
203,202 +1021.05%
Samsung Galaxy A12
18,126
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
iPhone XR
123,963 +215.62%
Samsung Galaxy A12
39,276
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
iPhone XR
132,209 +248.68%
Samsung Galaxy A12
37,917
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone XR
2,114 +130.03%
Samsung Galaxy A12
919
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone XR
1,105 +608.33%
Samsung Galaxy A12
156
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Battery Performance
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A12
Battery Life
Charging timePrice Comparison
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A12
Price in USA From $ 165
From $ 74
Price in Europe From € 166
From € 133
About Products
iPhone XR
The Apple iPhone XR offers an excellent blend of performance and value. It features a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display, providing vibrant colors and sharp details for everyday use, gaming, and media consumption. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, the iPhone XR ensures smooth multitasking, fast performance, and energy efficiency.
The 12MP rear camera captures high-quality photos and 4K videos, while the 7MP front camera is perfect for selfies and FaceTime. With Face ID for secure unlocking, water resistance, and all-day battery life, the iPhone XR is a reliable, stylish smartphone that delivers premium features at a more accessible price.
Samsung Galaxy A12
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a budget-friendly smartphone offering essential features and reliable performance. It has a 6.5-inch HD+ display, providing clear visuals for browsing, watching videos, and social media. Powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset and up to 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks smoothly.
The versatile 48MP quad-camera system captures sharp photos and includes a 5MP ultra-wide lens for expansive shots, a 2MP macro lens for close-ups, and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait effects. The 8MP front camera is ideal for selfies and video calls. Its 5000mAh battery ensures long-lasting usage, and 15W fast charging keeps you powered up throughout the day. With expandable storage up to 1TB, the Galaxy A12 offers excellent value for those seeking a dependable and affordable smartphone.
Technical Specifications
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Specs
iPhone XR
Samsung Galaxy A12
Design
Weight
194 g (6.84 ounces)
205 g (7.23 ounces)
Thickness
8.3 mm (0.33 inches)
8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Width
75.7 mm (2.98 inches)
75.8 mm (2.98 inches)
Height
150.9 mm (5.94 inches)
164 mm (6.46 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP67
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
-
Volume
94.81 cm³
110.64 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Black, White, Blue, Red
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
-
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
-
French Repairability Index
4.5
8.3
Display
Screen size
6.1"
6.5"
Display type
IPS, LCD
IPS, LCD
Pixel density
326 ppi
270 ppi
Resolution
828 x 1792 px
720 x 1600 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
-
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
-
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
-
Contrast ratio
1400:1
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
32GB, 64GB, 128GB
RAM
3GB
2GB, 4GB, 6GB
Android version
-
Android 11
CPU speed
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
-
650 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
1600 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
12 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
-
DirectX 10
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL version
-
3.2
OpenGL ES version
-
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
34.1 GB/s
14.9 GB/s
OpenCL version
-
1.2
L2 cache
8 MB
-
EMMC version
-
5.1
DDR memory version
4
4
Maximum memory amount
-
6GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
-
5W
Release date
2018
2020
Has NX bit
✔
✔
L1 cache
128 KB
-
Number of transistors
6900 million
-
GPU turbo
-
680 MHz
Has an external memory slot
-
✔
Turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
-
Maximum amount of external memory supported
-
1024GB
Bits executed at a time
-
128
VFP version
-
4
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP
48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Front camera
7MP
8MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
-
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
1080 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.8
f/2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
-
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
-
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
-
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
-
✔
Optical zoom
0x
-
Number of flash LEDs
2
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
-
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm
-
Operating system
Has theme customization
-
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
-
Has focus modes
-
✔
Can offload apps
✔
-
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports split screen
-
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
-
✔
Can block app tracking
✔
-
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
-
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Has AirPlay
✔
-
Has Quick Start
✔
-
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Supports widgets
-
✔
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
More languages supported
56
125
Battery
Battery power
2942 mAh
5000 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
-
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
-
15W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
-
Number of microphones
3
2
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
-
✔
Has a radio
-
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
600 MBits/s
300 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
150 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
-
✔
USB version
2
2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
-
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
-
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
-
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
-
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
-
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