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Samsung Galaxy A12

Samsung Galaxy A12 with 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V PLS LCD display, octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 processor, quad 48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP camera, 5000 mAh battery, and Android 10.

What to know

  • Entry-level Galaxy A (2020–2021). 6.5" PLS LCD HD+; Helio P35 or similar; 3–6 GB RAM, 32–128 GB; quad 48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP, 8 MP front; 5,000 mAh, 15 W. Android 10/11.

Who this is for

Budget buyers who want quad camera and big battery; limited for current use.

Key tradeoffs

Pros: 48 MP; quad camera; 5,000 mAh; 15 W. Cons: Entry-level SoC; HD; old Android.

Samsung Galaxy A12 is powered by the MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm). Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable.

Launched 12/21/2020
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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

Launch

Announced
2020, November 24
Status
Available. Released 2020, December 21
Release Date
2020-12-21

Body

Dimensions
164.0 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight
205 g
Build
Plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type
PLS LCD
Size
6.5 inches
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect Ratio
20:9
Density
~270 ppi

Platform

OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Chipset
MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Camera 1
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF
Camera 2
5 MP, f/2.2, 123° (ultrawide), ultrawide camera
Camera 3
2 MP, f/2.4, macro, macro camera
Camera 4
2 MP, f/2.4, depth, depth sensor
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Camera 1
8 MP, f/2.2, wide

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes

Communications

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC
No
Radio
Unspecified
USB
USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer

Battery

Type
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Wired Charging
Fast charging 15W

Miscellaneous

Colors
Black, White, Blue, Red
Models
SM-A125F, SM-A125G, SM-A125M, SM-A125N