Display
Size:
12.3 inches
6.5 inches
Resolution:
2000 x 3000 pixels, 293 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology:
IPS LCD
LCD
Screen-to-body:
76.71 %
85.80 %
Peak brightness:
400 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Intel Core-i7 8500Y (14 nm)
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 (12 nm)
Processor:
Dual-core, 1500 MHz, 64-bit
Octa-core, 4x 2.3GHz Cortex-A53 + 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU:
Intel HD Graphics 615
PowerVR GE8320
RAM:
16GB
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
256GB
64GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 48.2 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1024 GB
Device type:
Tablet
Smartphone
OS:
Chrome OS
Android (10), Samsung One UI UI
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
USB Power Delivery
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Single camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
8 MP (Autofocus)
48 MP (Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm
Second camera:
5 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Third camera:
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash:
LED
Video recording:
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:
Video calling, Video sharing
Front:
8 MP (Wide Angle)
8 MP
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
11.45 x 7.95 x 0.28 inches (290.85 x 202.04 x 7.0 mm)
6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm)
Weight:
25.79 oz (731.0 g)
7.23 oz (205.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Aluminum
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Biometrics:
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Blue
Black, White, Blue, Red
Cellular
4G (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
4G (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G:
Bands 1(2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Multimedia
Headphones:
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share, MirrorLink
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
4.2
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible)
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out, Mass storage device
Charging, Mass storage device
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer
Other:
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Mar 11, 2021
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA125U
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.14 W/kg
Body:
1.20 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.34 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 1599
€ 179
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A12 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Power brick, USB cable, Headphones, Sim card extraction tool
Availability
Officially announced:
Oct 09, 2018
Nov 24, 2020
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless