Display
Size:
6.5 inches
6.6 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
Technology:
LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:
85.80 %
83.75 %
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115
Processor:
Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm
Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm
GPU:
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 610
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
4GB
Internal storage:
64GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 48.2 GB
64GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1024 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (10), Samsung One UI UI
Android (10)
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Motorola TurboPower
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
48 MP (Autofocus)
48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm
Aperture size: F1.7; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:
5 MP (Ultra-wide)
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Third camera:
2 MP (Macro)
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Fourth camera:
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording:
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, EIS
Front:
8 MP
8 MP (EIS, HDR)
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm)
6.51 x 2.99 x 0.37 inches (165.28 x 75.9 x 9.49 mm)
Weight:
7.23 oz (205.0 g)
7.28 oz (206.5 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance:
Splash
Biometrics:
Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Black, White, Blue, Red
Flash gray, Polar silver (retail only), Glowing blue (retail only)
Cellular
LTE (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
Bands 1(2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A Cat 13/5 (400/75 Mbit/s), 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:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share, MirrorLink
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Charging, Mass storage device
Charging
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:
NFC
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.14 W/kg
0.69 W/kg
Body:
1.20 W/kg
1.44 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.58 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.34 W/kg
1.44 W/kg
Phablet:
2.59 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
€ 179
$ 250
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
Charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool
Availability
Officially announced:
Nov 24, 2020
Jan 08, 2021
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