Motorola Moto E40 vs Samsung Galaxy M12
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto E40 and the Samsung Galaxy M12, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto E40 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 198 g | 212 g |
| Released | Oct 2021 | Feb 2021 |
Summary: Motorola Moto E40 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy M12 is ahead on battery, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy M12 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Motorola Moto E40 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ) | PLS TFT LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Not specified (typical for budget phones) |
Platform
| Motorola Moto E40 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11, One UI Core 3.1 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T700 (12 nm) | Exynos 850 (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MP2 | Mali-G52 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto E40 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto E40 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, Panorama, Quad Pixel technology | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/2.0 (wide), PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto E40 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | Face Beauty | Bokeh effect, Selfie Focus, Smart Selfie |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Motorola Moto E40 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 15W wired |
Body
| Motorola Moto E40 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 165.1 x 75.7 x 9.1 mm (6.5 x 2.98 x 0.36 in) | 164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in) |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 212 g (7.48 oz) / 221 g (7.80 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP52, water-repellent design | — |
Comms
| Motorola Moto E40 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No | No (may vary by region) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Motorola Moto E40 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, October 07 | February 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 11 | Available. Released 2021, April 30 (globally) / March 11 (India) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto E40 or Samsung Galaxy M12?
Samsung Galaxy M12 — 5,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto E40 versus 6,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy M12.
Which has more RAM, Motorola Moto E40 or Samsung Galaxy M12?
Samsung Galaxy M12 — 4 GB for the Motorola Moto E40 versus 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy M12.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto E40 or Samsung Galaxy M12?
Motorola Moto E40 — 198 g for the Motorola Moto E40 versus 212 g for the Samsung Galaxy M12.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto E40 or Samsung Galaxy M12?
Motorola Moto E40 — Oct 2021 for the Motorola Moto E40 versus Feb 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy M12.
Is the Motorola Moto E40 or the Samsung Galaxy M12 rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto E40 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy M12 7/10.
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