Samsung Galaxy A12 - Dual Sim - 64GB ROM - 4GB RAM - 4G LTE - 6.5'' - 48MP - 5000maAh - Fingerprint - Black

The Samsung Galaxy A12 comes in as a successor to the Samsung Galaxy A11. As a successor, it features a different chassis design, an improved camera system, bigger storage, more RAM and lots more. In summary, it packs in features that makes it a more appreciated smartphone when compared to its predecessor.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Key Specs & Features

6.5-inch TFT LCD Display, 720 x 1560 Pixels, 264 PPI

Octa-core Processor (2.3 GHz, 1.8 GHz)

4GB RAM

Android 10

64GB Storage with SD-Card Support

48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear Camera

8MP Front Camera

4G LTE

Non-Removable 5000mAh Li-Po Battery

Design and Display

The Samsung Galaxy A12 sets itself aside from its predecessor design wise. It is one of those smartphones that features an entirely different design, which may appeal to enthusiats who were really satisfied with the design on the Samsung Galaxy A11.

The rear of the Galaxy A12 bears a square camera module housing four cameras. Beneath the module is an LED flash. Moving far down on the rear, is the Samsung branding, which indicates its a Samsung smartphone.

Upfront, we have got a 6.5-inch TFT display, which is slightly bigger than the 6.4-inch display on the Galaxy A11. This display bears the same 720 x 1560 resolution as seen on the A11. However, it has a density of 264 PPI in lieu of 268 as seen on its predecessor.  

Enthusiats who choose to purchase the Samsung Galaxy A12 will have the four color options that include Black, White, Red and Blue.

The Cameras

The Cameras on the Samsung Galaxy A12 are one of the biggest upgrades over the Galaxy A11. Samsung made substantial upgrades that has a high chance of appealing to enthusiasts who owned the A11 and also enthusiasts in need of smartphones in this budget range.

For starters, we have got a quad-rear camera system, bearing higher-res cameras, as opposed to the triple camera system on the Galaxy A11.

The rear camera system bears a 48MP primary camera with an aperture of f/2.0, a 5MP ultrawide camera with an aperture of f/2.2, a 2MP macro camera with an aperture of f/2.4 and a 2MP depth camera with an aperture of f/2.4.

Moving upfront, we have got an 8MP front shooter with an aperture of f/2.2. This camera will serve for selfie photos and videos.

Hardware and Software

Similar to how it was with the Samsung Galaxy A11, Samsung didn’t really give a very substantial info on the processor featured on the Galaxy A12, however, we do know its an Octa-core processor ranging from 2.3GHz to 1.8GHz.

The Galaxy A12 also offers triple RAM options, that include 3GB, 4GB and 6GB. For storage, enthusiats will have the option of selecting either 32GB, 64GB or 128GB. Poweing these components, is a no-removable 5000mAh battery.

On the software side, the Galaxy A12 runs its user interface ontop of the Android 10 operating system.

Connectivity

The Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, Bluetooth, Wifi.

Internet connectivity on here is capped at 4G LTE, which means it isn’t a 5G phone, which means enthusiasts won’t be able to employ 5G for downloads, uploads and streaming.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Specs

Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy A12:

General Features

Platform: Android 10

Processor: Octa-core (2.3 GHz, 1.8 GHz)

GPU: –

Memory: 3GB / 4GB / 6GB RAM

Colours: Black, White, Blue, Red

Dimension: 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm

Weight: 205 g

SIM Type: Nano-SIM

SIM Count: Dual-SIM

Display

Display: 6.5-inch TFT Display, 720 x 1560 Pixels, 19.5:9 Ratio, 264 PPI

Screen Protection: –

Foldable Display: No

Camera

Rear Camera: 48MP (Wide) F/2.0 + 5MP (Ultrawide) F/2.2 + 2MP (Macro) F/2.4 + 2MP (Depth) F/2.4

Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 1080p@30fps

Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, f/2.2, 1080p@30fps

Storage

Built-in Storage: 32GB / 64GB / 128GB

Memory Card Support: Yes (microSDXC)

Bundled Cloud Storage: –

Network Support

2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

2G CDMA 1X: –

3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

3G CDMA EVDO: –

4G LTE: Yes

5G: No

Internet & Connectivity

GPRS: Yes

EDGE: Yes

3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes

HSPA+: Yes

CDMA EVDO: –

4G LTE: Yes

5G: No

WLAN: –

Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes

Bluetooth: Yes

NFC: No

Infrared Blaster: No

USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0

Messaging

SMS/MMS: Yes

Instant Messaging: –

Push Emails: –

Email Protocol: Yes

Entertainment

Music Player: Yes

Video Player: Yes

FM Radio: –

Loudspeaker: Yes

3.5mm Jack: Yes

Navigation

Navigation: –

Maps: Yes

Sensors & Control

Digital Compass: Yes

Accelerometer: Yes

Proximity Sensor: Yes

Light Sensor: –

Barometer: –

SpO2: –

Pedometer: –

Heart Rate Monitor: No

Gyroscope: –

Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side-Mounted)

Iris Scanner: –

Face Unlock: –

Stylus Pen: No

Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes

Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –

Voice Control: Yes

Other Features

Video Streaming: Yes

Active Noise Cancellation: –

Wireless Charging: No

Built-in Mobile Payment: –

Water Resistant: No

Dust Resistant: No

Image Editor: –

Video Editor: –

Document Viewer: –

Document Editor: –

Battery

Battery: Non-Removable 5000mAh Li-Po Battery

Talktime: –

Standby Time: –

Fast Charging: –