Display
Size:
6.5 inches
6.7 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI
Technology:
LCD
AMOLED
Refresh rate:
120Hz
Screen-to-body:
85.80 %
85.89 %
Peak brightness:
1300 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC
Processor:
Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm
Octa-core, 3200 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), not expandable
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1024 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (10), Samsung One UI UI
Android (11), Xiaomi MI UI
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
4520 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge, USB Power Delivery
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 33.0W
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: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:
5 MP (Ultra-wide)
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F2.2
Third camera:
2 MP (Macro)
5 MP (Macro, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 50 mm; Sensor size: 1/5"; 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) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, EIS
Front:
8 MP
20 MP (HDR, Slow-motion videos)
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm)
6.44 x 3.01 x 0.31 inches (163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm)
Weight:
7.23 oz (205.0 g)
6.91 oz (196.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5)
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
Arctic white, Night black, Deep Ocean blue
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, SA, NSA
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), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 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, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Yes
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share, MirrorLink
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
5.1
Wi-Fi:
802.11 b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible)
Features:
Charging, Mass storage device
Charging, Headphones port
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Dual-band positioning, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:
NFC
NFC, Infrared
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Mar 11, 2021
Mar 01, 2021
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA125U
2AFZZK11AG
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.14 W/kg
1.06 W/kg
Body:
1.20 W/kg
0.72 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.34 W/kg
0.98 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
€ 179
€ 349
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
Power adapter, USB Type-C cable, Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter, Protective case, SIM eject tool, User guide, Warranty card
Availability
Officially announced:
Nov 24, 2020
Mar 22, 2021
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