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Samsung Galaxy A12 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review
Added: 11.27.20 | Updated: 01.10.24
- Model: Galaxy A12
- Brand: Samsung
- Rating: 4.11 out of 5 (358 votes)
- Price: $ 170
- Year of manufacture: 2020
- Dimensions: 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 205 g
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
- Built-in memory: 32GB 3GB RAM
- Screen: PLS IPS 6.5 inches
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Rear camera: Quad, 48MP
- Front camera: Single, 8MP
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Samsung Galaxy A12 specs
Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark
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Common
| Brand and model | |
| Launch date | 2020, November 24 |
Price
| First price | $ 170 |
Design
| Height | 6.46 in (164 mm) |
| Width | 2.98 in ( 75.8 mm) |
| Depth | 0.35 in ( 8.9 mm) |
| Weight | 7.23 oz (205 grams) |
| Build materials | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Water resistant |
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| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Red |
| Case | Buy a case from Amazon |
Screen
| Technology | PLS IPS |
| Size | 6.5 in |
| Screen Area | 102.0 cm2 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 px |
| Points per inch | 270 PPI |
| Color Depth | 16M |
| Ratio (height:width) | 20:9 |
| Ratio (screen:body) | 82.1% |
| Screen protector | Buy a screen protector from Amazon |
Hardware
| Chipset | ||
| CPU | - Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
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| GPU | - PowerVR GE8320 |
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Memory
| Internal Memory | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Memory Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Software
| Operating System (OS) | Android 10 |
| User Interface |
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Main Camera
| Number of Cameras | Quad |
| Specs |
-48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
| DxOMark Rating | 90 (Position 246 out of 303) |
| DxOMark Photos | 96 |
| DxOMark Video | 80 |
Selfie camera
| Number of Cameras | Single |
| Specs | -8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
Cellular
| Bands | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE |
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| SIM Card | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| SAR EU | 0.67 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body) |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Po, non-removable |
| Charging | -Fast charging 15W |
Audio
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer |
Other specifications
| Others |
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Samsung Galaxy A12 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores
The Samsung Galaxy A12 scores 103760 points in AnTuTu 8, powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) chipset.
Antutu Score
| Antutu 8 Score | 103760 (Position 884 out of 1146) |
| Antutu 8 Ranking | |
|---|---|
| 878. Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite | 103947 |
| 879. LG K62 | 103873 |
| 880. Honor 8A Prime | 103849 |
| 881. LG K71 | 103842 |
| 882. LG K52 | 103784 |
| 883. Infinix Smart 5 | 103783 |
| 884. Samsung Galaxy A12 | 103760 |
| 885. vivo Y3s | 103630 |
| 886. LG Stylo 6 | 103568 |
| 887. Huawei nova Y60 | 103506 |
| 888. Oppo A35 | 103405 |
| 889. Motorola Moto X4 | 103403 |
| 890. vivo Y30 Standard | 103278 |
| GeekBench 6 Single Core | 158 (Position 575 out of 578) |
| GeekBench 6 Multi Core | 691 (Position 546 out of 577) |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 158 (Position 1549 out of 1884) |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 930 (Position 1358 out of 1873) |
| GeekBench 6 Single Core Ranking | |
|---|---|
| 569. LG V10 | 167 |
| 570. vivo V7 | 164 |
| 571. vivo V7+ | 164 |
| 572. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | 164 |
| 573. Motorola Moto G6 | 161 |
| 574. vivo Y02t | 160 |
| 575. Samsung Galaxy A12 | 158 |
| 576. Samsung Galaxy A20s | 152 |
| 577. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) | 142 |
| 578. Xiaomi Redmi 3s | 142 |
| 579. vivo V5s | 138 |
| 580. Nokia 200 4G | 0 |
| 581. Nokia 210 4G | 0 |
| GeekBench 6 Multi Core Ranking | |
|---|---|
| 540. Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime | 708 |
| 541. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X | 706 |
| 542. HTC U Ultra | 706 |
| 543. Xiaomi Mi Mix | 696 |
| 544. Honor 6x (2016) | 694 |
| 545. Blackview BV5200 Pro | 693 |
| 546. Samsung Galaxy A12 | 691 |
| 547. OnePlus 3T | 689 |
| 548. OnePlus 3 | 685 |
| 549. Samsung Galaxy A20s | 683 |
| 550. Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro | 681 |
| 551. Lenovo ZUK Z2 | 675 |
| 552. Motorola Moto G6 | 673 |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking | |
|---|---|
| 1543. Blackview Oscal C60 | 160 |
| 1544. Blackview Oscal S60 | 160 |
| 1545. Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus | 160 |
| 1546. Ulefone Note 6T | 159 |
| 1547. Huawei Y6p | 159 |
| 1548. Motorola Moto Z2 Play | 159 |
| 1549. Samsung Galaxy A12 | 158 |
| 1550. Cubot J20 | 157 |
| 1551. Ulefone Armor X6 Pro | 157 |
| 1552. Blackview A80s | 157 |
| 1553. Ulefone Armor X10 Pro | 157 |
| 1554. Cubot KingKong 5 | 157 |
| 1555. Motorola Moto X (2nd gen) | 157 |
| GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking | |
|---|---|
| 1352. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X | 944 |
| 1353. Vernee Mars Pro | 943 |
| 1354. Samsung Galaxy A30 | 942 |
| 1355. Cat S52 | 937 |
| 1356. Huawei nova Y60 | 933 |
| 1357. Blackview A55 Pro | 932 |
| 1358. Samsung Galaxy A12 | 930 |
| 1359. Sony Xperia 10 | 928 |
| 1360. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | 928 |
| 1361. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | 926 |
| 1362. Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | 926 |
| 1363. UMiDigi Z Pro | 925 |
| 1364. Xiaomi Redmi 10 | 924 |
Compared to its rivals: the Realme P2 Pro scores 590741 points in AnTuTu .
Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from
Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.
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Review of Samsung Galaxy A12
At the end of 2020, the South Korean company Samsung launched the Galaxy A12 smartphone, which is characterized by an attractive price. The model offers a camera with a resolution of 48 MP as in more expensive devices, support for contactless payment and has a large capacity battery.
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Pros:
- Matte finish with a unique texture
- One UI 3.1 offers a good user experience
- Solid 48MP main camera
- Exceptional battery life, lasting up to two days between charges
- Consistent long-term software support from Samsung
- Affordable price point
- Nice build quality with solid-feeling plastics
- Ultra-wide camera is a plus for the price range
Cons:
- Weak macro and ultra-wide camera performance
- Underpowered Helio P35 chipset can lead to laggy performance
- Preloaded bloatware and overlapping apps
- Slow charging experience
- No night mode or video stabilization
- Display resolution limited to 720p and poor viewing angles
- Large display may be too big for some users' preferences
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Sandra Parker
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2022-03-29 01:04:06
Owner
2022-03-29 01:04:06
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This phone has frozen up since day one...
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Samsung Galaxy A12 Release Date
The Samsung Galaxy A12 was officially announced and released on November 24, 2020. It is available in Black, White, Blue, Red.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Price
The Samsung Galaxy A12 starts at $ 170. Here are the prices for all storage versions:
| Version | Price |
|---|---|
| 32GB 3GB RAM | $ 170 |
| 64GB 4GB RAM | $ 170 |
| 128GB 4GB RAM | $ 170 |
| 128GB 6GB RAM | $ 170 |
A 256GB version of the Samsung Galaxy A12 is not officially available — 128GB is the maximum storage option.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Samsung Galaxy A12 cost?
The price of the Samsung Galaxy A12 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity.
As of the latest update, the base model starts at $ 170.
Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.
When did the Samsung Galaxy A12 come out?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 was released on November 24, 2020.
What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A12 ?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has dimensions of
Height: 164 mm Width: 75.8 mm Thickness: 8.9 mm
and weighs approximately 205 grams.
What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A12?
When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is
6.5 inches diagonally
offering a resolution of 720 x 1600 px at a pixel density of 270 ppi.
How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A12 have?
Device comes with chipset Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53).
Samsung Galaxy A12 is available with internal memory of 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM.
What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The device have a Quad rear camera setup with specs of 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR
What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.2 and features like
What colors does the Samsung Galaxy A12 come in?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is available in the following colors: Black, White, Blue, Red.
What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 scores 103760 points in AnTuTu 8.