Display
Size:
5.8 inches
6.5 inches
Resolution:
2244 x 1080 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio, 429 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology:
IPS LCD
LCD
Screen-to-body:
80.36 %
85.80 %
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
HiSilicon Kirin 970
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765
Processor:
Octa-core, 2360 MHz, ARM Cortex-A73 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 10 nm
Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm
GPU:
Mali-G72 MP12
PowerVR GE8320
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
128GB, not expandable
64GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 48.2 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1024 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo), Huawei Emotion UI
Android (10), Samsung One UI UI
Battery
Capacity:
3400 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Huawei SuperCharge
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Dual camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
12 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
48 MP (Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm
Second camera:
20 MP (Black and White, Laser and PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
5 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.6; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.7"; Pixel size: 1 μm
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
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Front:
24 MP
8 MP
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
5.87 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (149.1 x 70.8 x 7.65 mm)
6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm)
Weight:
5.82 oz (165.0 g)
7.23 oz (205.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance:
Splash; IP53
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features:
Notification light
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Black, Gold, Pink, Blue
Black, White, Blue, Red
Cellular
LTE (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 9(1800), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band)
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Bands 1(2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
VoLTE:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:
32-Bit DAC, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
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), USB 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Mass storage device, OTG, Video out, Charging, Headphones port
Charging, Mass storage device
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer
Other:
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), VoIP, 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:
€ 179
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A12 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
High-current charger, USB Type-C digital headset, USB Type-C cable, Warranty card, Quick Start Guide, Protective case, USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, Eject tool
Power brick, USB cable, Headphones, Sim card extraction tool
Availability
Officially announced:
Mar 27, 2018
Nov 24, 2020
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