Display
Size:
6.5 inches
6.5 inches
Resolution:
2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 398 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology:
AMOLED
LCD
Screen-to-body:
98.93 %
85.80 %
Peak brightness:
986 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SM6150 (11 nm)
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 (12 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 460, 64-bit
Octa-core, 4x 2.3GHz Cortex-A53 + 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU:
Adreno 612
PowerVR GE8320
RAM:
6GB LPDDR4
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
128GB (UFS 2.1), available to use: 103 GB
64GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 48.2 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 256 GB
microSDXC up to 1024 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (10)
Android (10), Samsung One UI UI
Battery
Capacity:
4550 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 18.0W
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
64 MP (Laser and PDAF)
48 MP (Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm
Second camera:
16 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
5 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.2
Third camera:
2 MP (Depth information)
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/2.8"; Pixel size: 2.9 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Macro, Autofocus)
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash:
Dual LED
LED
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, EIS
Front:
24 MP
8 MP
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.24 x 2.85 x 0.36 inches (158.5 x 72.4 x 9.1 mm)
6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm)
Weight:
6.6 oz (187.0 g)
7.23 oz (205.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Ember gray
Black, White, Blue, Red
Cellular
4G (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
4G (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G:
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Bands 1(2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), 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:
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
Features:
aptX
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share, MirrorLink
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Charging, OTG
Charging, Mass storage device
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, 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, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Infrared
NFC
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T3
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:
$ 450
€ 179
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A12 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Quick start guide, Product safety information, 9V2A QC 3.0 Fast Charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, Translucent TPU case
Power brick, USB cable, Headphones, Sim card extraction tool
Availability
Officially announced:
May 14, 2020
Nov 24, 2020
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