Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy M12
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Samsung Galaxy M12, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 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 | 212 g |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Feb 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A12 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy M12 is ahead on our rating, battery.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy M12 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | PLS TFT LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.1% 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 | Not specified (typical for budget phones) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| OS | Android 10 (upgradable) | Android 11, One UI Core 3.1 |
| 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 M12 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| 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, 123˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | Beautifying effect, Gesture control, Selfie focus, Stickers, Live focus | Bokeh effect, Selfie Focus, Smart Selfie |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| 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 M12 |
|---|
| 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 (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in) |
| Weight | 205 g (7.23 oz) | 212 g (7.48 oz) / 221 g (7.80 oz) |
| 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 M12 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Varies by region | No (may vary by region) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, November 24 | February 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, December 21 | Available. Released 2021, April 30 (globally) / March 11 (India) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy M12?
Samsung Galaxy M12 — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus 6,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy M12.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy M12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — 205 g for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus 212 g for the Samsung Galaxy M12.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy M12?
Samsung Galaxy M12 — Dec 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus Feb 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy M12.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Samsung Galaxy M12 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A12 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy M12 7/10.
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