Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A12
4.0Average expert rating
Release date December 2019
About Product
Key Advantages
Bigger battery capacity: 5000 mAh
More RAM memory capacity: 2GB, 4GB, 6GB
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.5"
Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Samsung Galaxy A12
103,000
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Samsung Galaxy A12
423
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
Samsung Galaxy A12
420
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Samsung Galaxy A12
745
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Samsung Galaxy A12
165
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
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
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.
Expert Score 4.0
Smartprix
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Price in USA From $ 76
Price in Europe From € 179
Interest Over the Last 12 months
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Overview 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
Design
Weight
205 g (7.23 ounces)
Thickness
8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Width
75.8 mm (2.98 inches)
Height
164 mm (6.46 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
Volume
110.64 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
Color options
Black, White, Blue, Red
French Repairability Index
8.3
Display
Screen size
6.5"
Display type
IPS, LCD
Pixel density
270 ppi
Resolution
720 x 1600 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
Has a touch screen
✔
Performance
Internal storage
32GB, 64GB, 128GB
RAM
2GB, 4GB, 6GB
Android version
Android 11
CPU speed
4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
650 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
RAM speed
1600 MHz
Semiconductor size
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
8 threads
Uses HMP
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
14.9 GB/s
OpenCL version
1.2
EMMC version
5.1
DDR memory version
4
Maximum memory amount
6GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
5W
Release date
2020
Has NX bit
✔
Bits executed at a time
128
GPU turbo
680 MHz
Has an external memory slot
✔
Maximum amount of external memory supported
1024GB
VFP version
4
Cameras
Main camera
48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Front camera
8MP
Video recording (main camera)
1080 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Has a BSI sensor
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
Has a flash
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
Number of flash LEDs
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
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
Has timelapse function
✔
Operating system
Has theme customization
✔
Has dark mode
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
Has focus modes
✔
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
✔
Has voice commands
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
Supports widgets
✔
More languages supported
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
Battery
Battery power
5000 mAh
Supports fast charging
✔
Charging speed
15W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
Audio
Number of microphones
2
Has a radio
✔
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
300 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
USB version
2
Has NFC
✔
SIM cards
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
Bluetooth version
5
Has GPS
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
