Samsung Galaxy A12

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Samsung Galaxy A12
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BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesGalaxy A series
Model
  • SM-A125F/DSN
  • SM-A125F/DS
First releasedNovember 24, 2020; 14 months ago (2020-11-24)
Availability by regionDecember 21, 2020 (2020-12-21)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A11
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A13
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A01

Samsung Galaxy A02/A02s

Samsung Galaxy A32
Samsung Galaxy A52
Samsung Galaxy A72
Dimensions164 mm (6.5 in) H
75.8 mm (2.98 in) W
8.9 mm (0.35 in) D
Mass205 g (7.2 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: One UI Core 2.5 over Android 10
Latest version: One UI Core 3.1 over Android 11 (Aug 1, 2021)
System on chipMediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
Samsung Exynos 850 (S5E3830) (8nm) - Nacho version
CPUOcta-core: 4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory3 GB, 4 GB, or 6 GB
Storage32 GB, 64 GB or 128 GB
Removable storageMicroSD (up to 1 TB)
Battery5000 mAh lithium polymer
Charging15 W fast charge
Data inputsUSB-C 2.0
Display60Hz refresh rate, IPS LCD 720 × 1600, 6.5 in (170 mm), 20:9 ratio, ~85.8% screen-to-body ratio, ~270 ppi density
Rear camera
  • 48 MP f/2.0, 26mm wide (AF)
  • 5 MP f/2.2 123° ultrawide
  • 2 MP f/2.4 macro
  • 2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor
Front camera8 MP f/2.2
SoundLoudspeaker
Connectivity3.5 mm aux, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
SAR
  • 0.67 W/kg (head)
  • 1.38 W/kg (body)
WebsiteOfficial website
References[1]

The Samsung Galaxy A12 is an Android smartphone manufactured by Samsung Electronics. The phone was announced in November 2020 as a successor to the Samsung Galaxy A11.[2] The phone has a quad-camera setup with a 48 MP main camera, a 6.5 in (170 mm) HD+ Infinity-V display, and a 5000 mAh Li-Po battery.[3]It ships with Android 10.

The Samsung Galaxy A12 was not available in the United States until April 2021.[4][5] The Galaxy A12 available in the U.S. has 3 GB RAM and a 16 MP main camera rather than the 48 MP unit.

Samsung launched Galaxy A12 at €179 for the 3 GB RAM + 32 GB internal storage variant and goes up to €199 for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage variant. It is available four colour variants which are Black, White, Blue, and Red.

Samsung launched Galaxy A12 smartphone in India on February 16, 2021 at a price of Rs. 12,999 for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage model, while the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage variant carries a price tag of Rs. 13,999. On 12 August 2021, Samsung relaunched the phone with Exynos 850 SoC in India.[6][7] This variant can be purchased with 4 GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage configurations; 4 GB model costs Rs. 13.999 and 6 GB model costs Rs. 16.499.

On 9 August 2021, a new variant of the phone named as Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho was announced. This variant of the phone is powered by Samsung's in-house Exynos 850[8] SoC with octa-core CPU and 8 nm process instead of MediaTek Helio P35 SoC and runs on Android 11 out of the box.[9][10] Aside from these differences, both Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A12 Nacho have almost identical specifications.[11]

Specifications[12][]

Design[]

The Galaxy A12 is available in Black, Blue, White and Red colour options. The four rear-facing cameras are arranged in a square in the top left corner, similar to the camera array of the Galaxy A42 5G. The back and sides are built of plastic, while the front is glass. The physical dimensions of the phone are 6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in (164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm) and the phone weighs 205 g (7.2 oz).

Hardware[]

The Galaxy A12 has a 6.5 in (170 mm) IPS LCD display with a 720 × 1600 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, ~85.8% screen-to-body ratio and ~264 ppi pixel density. The phone has 4 different RAM and internal storage configurations: 32 GB/3 GB RAM, 64 GB/4 GB RAM, 128 GB/4 GB RAM, and 128 GB/6 GB RAM. The storage can be expanded by means of a MicroSD card, up to an additional 1 TB. The phone is powered by Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 SoC with octa-core CPU and 12 nm process. The phone has a 5000 mAh Li-Po non-removable battery that can be fast charged (15 W) through the USB-C port situated between the 3.5 mm headphone jack and the single loudspeaker. The fingerprint sensor is integrated to the power button.[13][14]

Cameras[]

The Samsung Galaxy A12 has 4 rear-facing cameras. The main camera is a 48 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 26mm focal length and autofocus. The ultrawide camera is a 8 MP unit with f/2.2 aperture and 123° field of view (FoV). The main camera is capable of video recording up to 1080p at 30 fps. Both the macro camera (for close-up shots) and the depth sensor (for background blur) are 2 MP sensors with f/2.4 aperture. An LED flash is also present to illuminate shots in low light. The front-facing camera has 8 MP resolution and records video up to 1080p at 30 fps.

Software[]

The smartphone comes with One UI Core 2.5 over Android 10, preloaded with many standard Google apps. It also comes with Samsung Knox for added security.[15]

See also[]

  • Samsung Galaxy A01
  • Samsung Galaxy A11

References[]

  1. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12". Price Today. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  2. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s announced".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Samsung Launches Entry-Level Smartphone Galaxy A12". Samsung. December 10, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  4. ^ "Galaxy A12 T Mobile Phones - SM-A125UZKATMB | Samsung US". Samsung Electronics America. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
  5. ^ Johnson, Allison (2021-04-07). "Samsung is bringing its lowest-cost 5G phones to the US". The Verge. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
  6. ^ "Samsung launches a new Galaxy A12 in India with an Exynos chip".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Galaxy A12 relaunched in India with a different processor".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Samsung details its 8nm Exynos 850 chipset for entry-level devices".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho arrives with Exynos 850".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho-Full Phone Specifications".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12-Full Phone Specifications".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12". GSMArena. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  14. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12". Gizmochina. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  15. ^ "Galaxy A12". Samsung. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
Preceded by
Samsung Galaxy A11
Samsung Galaxy A12
2021
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