Samsung Galaxy A12
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
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The Samsung Galaxy A12, along with the Galaxy M12, and Galaxy F12, represent Samsung Electronics' budget-friendly lineup of Android smartphones featuring a 32-bit architecture.
Unveiled on November 24, 2020, the Galaxy A12 succeeded the earlier Samsung Galaxy A11 model.
Following this release, the Galaxy M12 was introduced on February 5, 2021 in the Indian market as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy M11. While sharing several design elements with the Galaxy A12, it differentiates itself by utilizing Samsung's proprietary Exynos 850 SoC built on an 8nm process with an octa-core CPU rather than the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset found in the original A12. The Indian variant of the M12 boasts a larger 6000 mAh lithium-polymer battery and measures approximately 8.9% thicker and weighs around 7.8% more than the Galaxy A12. Subsequently in April 2021, this Indian version of the M12 was reintroduced as the Samsung Galaxy F12. Meanwhile in Europe, a similar model of the M12 was launched on April 19 but features a smaller battery capacity of 5000 mAh compared to its Indian counterpart.
The Samsung Galaxy A12 did not enter the United States market until April of 2021. The U.S. variant differs from other models by offering only 3 GB of RAM and a main camera sensor of 16 MP instead of the standard global version's 48 MP shooter.
On August 9, 2021, Samsung announced an updated version named the Galaxy A12 Nacho. This iteration is powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 850 chipset fabricated on an 8nm process featuring an octa-core CPU configuration replacing the MediaTek Helio P35 processor from earlier models. Additionally, it launched running Android 11 out of the box. Apart from these upgrades, both the original Galaxy A12 and the Nacho variant share largely similar hardware specifications; however, the Nacho supports dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity including both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies whereas its predecessor is limited to only the 2.4 GHz band.
Display
The Galaxy A12 is equipped with a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display utilizing an IPS LCD panel, offering a resolution of 720 × 1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Both the Galaxy M12 and F12 models share this display size and resolution but feature a higher refresh rate of 90 Hz compared to the A12’s 60 Hz. Additionally, the display on the Galaxy F12 benefits from Gorilla Glass protection.
Storage & Memory
For storage expansion, the Galaxy A12 includes a dedicated microSDXC card slot. It is available in internal storage options of 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB, paired with RAM configurations of 3 GB, 4 GB, and 6 GB.
Processor
The Galaxy A12 runs on the MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 SoC, which is manufactured using a 12-nanometer process. This chipset features an octa-core CPU arranged into two clusters: one high-performance cluster containing four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.3 GHz, and another power-efficient cluster consisting of four Cortex-A53 cores running at 1.8 GHz. Graphics are handled by the integrated IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU operating at 680 MHz.
In contrast, the Galaxy M12 utilizes Samsung’s Exynos 850 SoC built on an 8-nanometer process. This processor includes eight Cortex-A55 cores all clocked at 2 GHz and integrates an ARM Mali-G53 GPU running at 1001 MHz. The Exynos 850 provides slightly enhanced performance and approximately 8% greater battery efficiency compared to the Helio P35. This chipset is also employed in the Galaxy F12 and the subsequent Galaxy A12 Nacho variant.
Cameras
The rear camera array on the Galaxy A12 consists of four sensors arranged within a rounded square module accompanied by a separate LED flash. The primary sensor is a 48 MP unit with an f/2.0 aperture, a focal length of 26mm, and autofocus capability. An 8 MP ultrawide camera offers an f/2.2 aperture and a wide 123° field of view. For close-up photography and depth effects, there are two additional 2 MP sensors each with an f/2.4 aperture—one dedicated to macro shots and the other for depth sensing. The front-facing camera has an 8 MP resolution. Video capture supports up to 1080p at 30 frames per second across the main, ultrawide, and selfie cameras. In North America, the Galaxy A12 variant features a main camera sensor with a resolution of 16 MP instead of the standard 48 MP.
Both the Galaxy M12 and F12 adopt the same camera configuration as the A12; however, their primary cameras include phase-detection autofocus technology and utilize sensors with a focal length of 0.8 μm.
Battery and Additional Features
Equipped with a 5000mAh Li-Po battery that is non-removable, the Galaxy A12 supports 15 W fast charging via the USB-C port, which is positioned between the 3.5 mm headphone jack and the single speaker. The device incorporates a fingerprint scanner within the power button located on the right side.[1] Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
For the Indian market, the Galaxy M12 and F12 models offer an increased battery capacity of 6000mAh.
Software
The Galaxy A12 initially launched with One UI Core 2.5 layered over Android 10, including a suite of default Google applications. In contrast, the Galaxy M12, Galaxy F12, and Galaxy A12 Nacho came pre-installed with One UI Core 3.1 based on Android 11. Samsung has guaranteed a minimum of two major operating system upgrades throughout the device's lifecycle. Both versions integrate Samsung Knox security features, supplemented by virus protection from McAfee.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
As of January 2023, the Galaxy A12 has been upgraded to Android 12 with One UI Core 4.1. By January 2024, the Galaxy M12, along with the Galaxy F12 and Galaxy A12 Nacho, received updates to Android 13 paired with One UI Core 5.1.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Samsung further commits to providing security patches for at least four years, ensuring updates are delivered until January 2025.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Exterior Design
The rear panel of the Samsung Galaxy A12 is made from plastic featuring a diagonal striped pattern, except for the lower quarter which is smooth and showcases a metallic Samsung emblem. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy M12 also uses a plastic back but with a vertical stripe design accented by subtle horizontal lines and displays a black Samsung logo near the bottom.
Size and Mass
Measuring 164mm in height, 75.8mm in width, and 8.9mm in thickness, the Samsung Galaxy A12 maintains these front-facing dimensions in its Indian counterparts, the Galaxy M12 and F12; however, their width slightly increases to 75.9mm—0.1mm wider than the A12. These latter models are thicker at 9.7mm, representing an increase of approximately 8.9% in thickness compared to the Galaxy A12.
Regarding weight, the Galaxy A12 tips the scales at 205g. The Indian variants—Galaxy M12 and F12—weigh in at 221g, while the European version of the Galaxy M12 weighs slightly less at 212g.
Price
In the European market, Samsung introduced the Galaxy A12 with a starting price of €179 for the model featuring 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, the version equipped with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage was offered at €199.
The Galaxy A12 debuted in India on February 16, 2021, priced at Rs.12,999 for the 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage variant. The higher-end 4 GB RAM with 128 GB storage option was available for Rs.13,999. Later, on August 12, 2021, Samsung reissued this smartphone in India incorporating the Exynos 850 SoC, similar to the Galaxy A12 Nacho edition. This updated release came in two configurations: 4 GB RAM with 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM paired with 128 GB storage. The respective prices were Rs.13,999 for the 4 GB model and Rs.16,499 for the 6 GB variant.
For the North American region, Samsung launched the Galaxy A12 in April 2021, setting the price at US$180 for the model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. In countries such as Canada, the phone was available with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage at a price point of C$220.
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