Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy F12
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Samsung Galaxy F12, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
|---|
| Price | $61 | $90 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 205 g | 221 g |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Apr 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A12 is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy F12 is ahead on our rating, battery.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy A12 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | PLS IPS, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | Corning Gorilla Glass (version not consistently specified, some sources mention Gorilla Glass 3) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
|---|
| OS | Android 10 (upgradable) | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) | Exynos 850 (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
|---|
| 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) | 48 MP, f/2.0 (wide), PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 (wide) |
| Features | Beautifying effect, Gesture control, Selfie focus, Stickers, Live focus | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired fast charging | 15W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) | 164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 205 g (7.23 oz) | 221 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dedicated slot) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Varies by region | No (NFC availability may vary by region/model) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, November 24 | 2021, April 5 (India); 2021, April 12 (Global) |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, December 21 | Available. Released 2021, April 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy F12?
Samsung Galaxy F12 — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus 6,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy F12.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy F12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy F12.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy F12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — 205 g for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus 221 g for the Samsung Galaxy F12.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy F12?
Samsung Galaxy F12 — Dec 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus Apr 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy F12.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Samsung Galaxy F12 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A12 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy F12 7/10.
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