Display
Size:
6.1 inches
6.5 inches
Resolution:
2340 x 1080 pixels, 422 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology:
OLED
LCD
Refresh rate:
90Hz
Screen-to-body:
86.29 %
85.80 %
Features:
HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
HiSilicon Kirin 990 (7 nm)
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 (12 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2860 MHz, ARM Cortex-A76 and ARM Cortex-A55, 64-bit
Octa-core, 4x 2.3GHz Cortex-A53 + 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU:
Mali-G76 MP16
PowerVR GE8320
RAM:
6GB
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
128GB
64GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 48.2 GB
Storage expansion:
Nano Memory (NM) up to 256 GB
microSDXC up to 1024 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (10), Emotion UI
Android (10), Samsung One UI UI
Battery
Capacity:
3800 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Huawei SuperCharge, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 22.5W
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Triple camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
48 MP (Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.9; Focal length: 23 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.28"
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm
Second camera:
8 MP (Telephoto, OIS)
5 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 80 mm
Aperture size: F2.2
Third camera:
16 MP (Ultra-wide)
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 17 mm
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash:
Dual LED
LED
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, EIS
Front:
32 MP (Dual-Camera, HDR)
8 MP
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Design
Dimensions:
5.86 x 2.80 x 0.33 inches (148.9 x 71.06 x 8.5 mm)
6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm)
Weight:
6.17 oz (175.0 g)
7.23 oz (205.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance:
Splash, Dust; IP53
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Deep Sea blue, Ice white, Black, Blush gold, Silver frost
Black, White, Blue, Red
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n79
4G (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)
4G (TDD):
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900)
Bands 1(2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A, 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:
Shared with microSD
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM
VoLTE:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share, MirrorLink
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.1
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), 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:
Charging, Headphones port
Charging, Mass storage device
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Dual-band positioning, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer
Other:
NFC
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:
Charger, USB Type-C Cable, USB Type-C Earphones, Quick Start Guide, Eject Tool, Warranty Card
Power brick, USB cable, Headphones, Sim card extraction tool
Availability
Officially announced:
Mar 26, 2020
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