Samsung Galaxy A10e vs Samsung Galaxy A12
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A10e and the Samsung Galaxy A12, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A10e | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Price | $58 | $61 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.83 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 141 g | 205 g |
| Released | Aug 2019 | Dec 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A10e is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A12 is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A12 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A10e is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A10e | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | PLS LCD |
| Size | 5.83 inches, 81.4% screen-to-body ratio | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~295 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A10e | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 10 (upgradable) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7884 (14 nm) | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A10e | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A10e | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A10e | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | Beautifying effect, Gesture control, Selfie focus, Stickers, Live focus |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A10e | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W fast charging (with optional adapter) | 15W wired fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A10e | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147.3 x 69.6 x 8.4 mm (5.80 x 2.74 x 0.33 in) | 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 141 g (4.97 oz) | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic body | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dedicated slot) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A10e | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No | Varies by region |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A10e | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Announced | July 2019 | 2020, November 24 |
| Status | Available. Released August 2019 | Available. Released 2020, December 21 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A10e or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A10e versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A10e or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A10e versus 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A10e or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Samsung Galaxy A10e — 141 g for the Samsung Galaxy A10e versus 205 g for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A10e or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — Aug 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A10e versus Dec 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A10e or the Samsung Galaxy A12 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A10e 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 6/10.
Best phone lists →
