Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.5 inches

Resolution:

1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI

2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI

Technology:

LCD

Super AMOLED

Screen-to-body:

85.80 %

85.79 %

Features:

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250

Processor:

Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm

Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm

GPU:

PowerVR GE8320

Adreno 650

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

6GB LPDDR5

Internal storage:

64GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 48.2 GB

128GB (UFS 3.1), 103.4

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 1024 GB

microSDXC up to 1000 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (10), Samsung One UI UI

Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

5000 mAh

4500 mAh

Type:

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 15.0W

Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W

Camera

Rear:

Quad camera

Triple camera

Main camera:

48 MP (Autofocus)

12 MP (OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

F2.0; 26 mm

F1.8; 26 mm; 1/1.76"; 1.8 μm

Second camera:

5 MP (Ultra-wide)

8 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2

Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 76 mm; Sensor size: 1/4.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm

Third camera:

2 MP (Macro)

12 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Fourth camera:

2 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Video recording:

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

Features:

EIS

Front:

8 MP

32 MP (EIS, HDR)

Video capture:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

Design

Dimensions:

6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm)

6.29 x 2.93 x 0.33 inches (159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm)

Weight:

7.23 oz (205.0 g)

6.70 oz (190.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic

Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum

Resistance:

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

In-screen fingerprint

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Black, White, Blue, Red

Cloud red, Cloud orange, Cloud lavender, Cloud mint, Cloud navy, Cloud white

Cellular

5G:

SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave

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), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46

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 Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Dual SIM:

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

No 3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share, MirrorLink

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2

Features:

Charging, Mass storage device

Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer

Other:

NFC

Hearing aid compatible:

M4, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Mar 11, 2021

Sep 17, 2020

FCC ID value:

A3LSMA125U

A3LSMG781U link

Measured SAR:

Head:

1.14 W/kg

0.32 W/kg

Body:

1.20 W/kg

0.82 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.59 W/kg

1.60 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.34 W/kg

1.01 W/kg

Phablet:

3.43 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

€ 179

$ 699

User Manual:

This is the official Samsung Galaxy A12 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

This is the official Samsung Galaxy S20 FE User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

Power brick, USB cable, Headphones, Sim card extraction tool

Availability

Officially announced:

Nov 24, 2020

Sep 23, 2020