Display
Size:
5.7 inches
6.5 inches
Resolution:
1520 x 720 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 295 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology:
IPS LCD
LCD
Screen-to-body:
76.46 %
85.80 %
Colors:
16 777 216
Features:
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765
Processor:
Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Kryo 250, 64-bit, 14 nm
Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm
GPU:
Adreno 506
PowerVR GE8320
RAM:
3GB
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
32GB
64GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 48.2 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 512 GB
microSDXC up to 1024 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (9.0 Pie)
Android (10), Samsung One UI UI
Battery
Capacity:
3000 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Motorola TurboPower
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Single camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
13 MP (PDAF)
48 MP (Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm
Second camera:
5 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
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) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Front:
8 MP (Flash, HDR)
8 MP
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
5.85 x 2.81 x 0.32 inches (148.71 x 71.5 x 8.09 mm)
6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm)
Weight:
5.93 oz (168.0 g)
7.23 oz (205.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance:
Splash
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Black
Black, White, Blue, Red
Cellular
LTE (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
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 Cat 7 (300/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share, MirrorLink
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
4.2
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band; Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Mass storage device, OTG, Charging
Charging, Mass storage device
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer
Other:
VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T3
Phone features
Notifications:
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Other features:
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
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:
$ 200
€ 179
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A12 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
SIM card, Wall charger, Charging cable, Quick start guide, Terms & Conditions
Power brick, USB cable, Headphones, Sim card extraction tool
Availability
Officially announced:
Jul 09, 2019
Nov 24, 2020
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