Samsung Galaxy M12 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Samsung Galaxy M12
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 4.03 (94 reviews)

Added: 02.08.21 | Updated: 05.24.22

Model: Galaxy M12
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 4.03 out of 5 (94 votes)
Price:
Year of manufacture: 2021
Dimensions: 164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm
Weight: 221 g
Chipset: Exynos 850 (8nm)
Built-in memory: 64GB 4GB RAM
Screen: PLS IPS 6.5 inches
Battery: 5000 mAh
Rear camera: Quad, 48MP
Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Common

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy M12
Launch date	2021, February 05

Price

First price

Design

Height	6.46 in (164 mm)
Width	2.99 in ( 75.9 mm)
Depth	0.38 in ( 9.7 mm)
Weight	7.8 oz (221 grams)
Build materials	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water resistant
Colors	Attractive Black, Elegant Blue, Trendy Emerald Green
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)	81.9%
Additional Features	-90Hz
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	- Mali-G52

Memory

Internal Memory	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 11, One UI 3.0
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Quad
Specs	-48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF -5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Features	HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A
SAR EU	0.54 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
SAR	1.19 W/kg (head)

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
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Battery

Capacity	5000 mAh
Type	Li-Po, non-removable
Charging	-Fast charging 15W

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Other specifications

Others

Samsung Galaxy M12 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Samsung Galaxy M12 scores 117313 points in AnTuTu 8, powered by the Exynos 850 (8nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score	117313 (Position 824 out of 1146)

Antutu 8 Ranking
818. Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)	117930
819. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5	117907
820. Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho	117780
821. Samsung Galaxy F13	117768
822. Samsung Galaxy M13 (Global)	117675
823. Samsung Galaxy A21s	117324
824. Samsung Galaxy M12	117313
825. Motorola Moto E (2020)	116859
826. Infinix S5 Pro (48+40)	116596
827. Infinix S5 Pro (16+32)	116596
828. Infinix S5 Pro	116221
829. Oppo A15s	115379
830. Motorola Moto E32 (India)	115210

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	243 (Position 1325 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1389 (Position 995 out of 1873)

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1319. Ulefone Note 10p	248
1320. LeEco Le 2	248
1321. Meizu PRO 5	248
1322. Meizu MX6	246
1323. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)	244
1324. Samsung Galaxy Note 5	244
1325. Samsung Galaxy M12	243
1326. Xiaomi Poco C40	242
1327. Samsung Galaxy Note5 (CDMA)	242
1328. Motorola Moto E22	241
1329. Oppo A53s	239
1330. Motorola Moto G8 Play	239
1331. Samsung Galaxy A20e	237

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
989. Infinix Hot 10s	1395
990. Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G	1395
991. Oukitel WP16	1394
992. Oppo F11 Pro	1394
993. Nokia 7 plus	1391
994. Huawei P Smart S	1390
995. Samsung Galaxy M12	1389
996. Xiaomi Mi Note 3	1388
997. Samsung Galaxy A05	1386
998. Realme C53	1386
999. Cubot KingKong Mini 3	1376
1000. Cubot King Kong Mini 3	1376
1001. Infinix Note 7	1376

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 M12

Samsung M12 is a smartphone that you can buy at an affordable price. Purely visually, it doesn't have a standout design, but its battery capacity of 6000 mAh is definitely worth your attention. This device offers a range of useful features and will be a complete assistant in your everyday life. It is available in several colors: black, blue and green.
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Samsung Galaxy M12 Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy M12 was officially announced and released on February 05, 2021. It is available in Attractive Black, Elegant Blue, Trendy Emerald Green.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy M12 cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy M12 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at . Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy M12 come out?

The Samsung Galaxy M12 was released on February 05, 2021.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy M12 ?

The Samsung Galaxy M12 has dimensions of Height: 164 mm Width: 75.9 mm Thickness: 9.7 mm and weighs approximately 221 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy M12?

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 M12 have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 850 (8nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55). Samsung Galaxy M12 is available with internal memory of 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy M12?

The device have a Quad rear camera setup with specs of 48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 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 M12?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) and features like HDR

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy M12 come in?

The Samsung Galaxy M12 is available in the following colors: Attractive Black, Elegant Blue, Trendy Emerald Green.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy M12?

The Samsung Galaxy M12 scores 117313 points in AnTuTu 8.