Samsung Galaxy A11 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A11 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 A11 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Price | $55 | $61 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 177 g | 205 g |
| Released | May 2020 | Dec 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A11 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A12 is ahead on battery, ram (max), storage (max), screen size.
★ 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 A11 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A11 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT | PLS LCD |
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A11 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | Android 10 (upgradable) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A11 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A11 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Triple | 13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| 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 A11 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Single | 8 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 A11 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W fast charging | 15W wired fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A11 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 76.3 x 8.0 mm (6.35 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) | 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 177 g (6.2 oz) | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano-SIM (dedicated slot) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A11 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP | Yes |
| Positioning | 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 |
| GPS | — | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A11 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Announced | March 13, 2020 | 2020, November 24 |
| Released | May 1, 2020 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2020, December 21 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A11 or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A11 versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A11 or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A11 versus 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A11 or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Samsung Galaxy A11 — 177 g for the Samsung Galaxy A11 versus 205 g for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A11 or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — May 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A11 versus Dec 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A11 or the Samsung Galaxy A12 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A11 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 6/10.
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