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Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:6.5 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB)
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

9.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of smartphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

25%

4.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.1

Camera

15%

3.7

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

6.2

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

7.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 98%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 96%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

25%

4.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.1

Camera

15%

3.7

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

6.2

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

7.2

Design

5.0
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

6.7
Brand name
Samsung
Processor model
MediaTek Helio P35
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio P35 processor model which is slower than processors in 96.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.3 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 63.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 80.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 91.8% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.5 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.5 inches which is smaller than the screens of 80% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1600 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1600 px which is lower than that of 87.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.7% of smartphones.
Pixel density
270 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 270 ppi which is lower than that of 79% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
15 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 15 W which is slower than in 87.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
164 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164 mm which is taller than 56.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Width
75.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.8 mm which is narrower than 53% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.9 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.9 mm which is thicker than 75.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
205 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 205 g which is heavier than 65.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.5% of smartphones.
Device volume
98,400 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 98,400 cm³ which is larger than 54.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 50% more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (6144 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 14.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    Samsung Galaxy A12
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.15 vs 8.000).
    9.15 vs 8
  • 3.8% higher French repairability index
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (8.3 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    8.3 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 14.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.15 vs 8.000).
    9.15 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • 50% more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (6144 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.3 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.3 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 3.8% higher French repairability index
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (8.3 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    8.3 vs 8
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio P35 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio P35 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 9.2% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.72 vs 7.3).
    6.72 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio P35 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio P35 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 80.4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (185 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    185 vs 942
  • 57.1% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 14 GB
  • 86.2% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (430 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    430 vs 3,115
  • 41.8% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1600 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 66.7% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (844 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    844 vs 2,533
  • 88.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (428 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    428 vs 3,825
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • 41.8% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Supports older OpenCL version
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenCL version than the average smartphone (1.2 vs 2). The average smartphone supports OpenCL version 2.0.
    1.2 vs 2.0
  • 2.3% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (1000 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    1,000 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 4.2% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No phase-detection autofocus (PDAF)
    This smartphone does not have phase-detection autofocus (PDAF), the average smartphone does. 97.6% of smartphones use PDAF.
  • No slow-motion recording
    This smartphone does not support slow-motion recording, the average smartphone does. 90.3% of smartphones offer slow-mo features.
  • 4.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No burst mode
    This smartphone does not have a burst mode, the average smartphone does. 98.1% of smartphones support burst shooting.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • No compass
    This smartphone does not have a compass, the average smartphone does. 93.2% of smartphones include a built-in compass.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 31.6% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (270 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    270 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 0.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 528 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (472 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    472 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 28.5% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (472 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    472 nits vs 660 nits
  • 54.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    15 W vs 33 W
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 4 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    November 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • 0.6 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.5% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (205 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    205 g vs 196.2 g
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    South Korea vs China

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03/02/2026
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Samsung Galaxy A12 Camera review: Essential recommendation
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18/07/2021
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androidpolice.com
16/09/2021
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androidauthority.com
30/05/2024
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31/01/2021
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14/03/2021
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17/06/2021
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lesnumeriques.com
10/02/2021
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Samsung Galaxy A12 review: A well-built smartphone with great battery life
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tuttoandroid.net
02/03/2021
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03/03/2021
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altroconsumo.it
2021
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2021
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18/01/2021
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12/04/2021
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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB)

  • Exceptional battery life that can last up to two days with normal usage
  • Very affordable price point, making it a solid entry-level or budget option
  • Large 6.5-inch display suitable for basic media consumption
  • Features a dedicated microSD card slot (up to 1TB) and a 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Includes a reasonably fast and accurate side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Grippy textured back design that resists fingerprint smudges

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB + 64GB)

  • Sluggish overall performance with noticeable lag when opening apps and navigating
  • Weak MediaTek Helio P35 processor that struggles with heavy multitasking and gaming
  • Charging speed is slow, often taking over three hours for a full charge
  • Subpar low-light camera performance and lack of a dedicated Night Mode
  • Display brightness is often insufficient for clear visibility in direct sunlight
  • Mono speaker quality is described as thin and easily muffled

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM, 64GB storage) is an entry-level smartphone designed for basic daily use, featuring a large 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display and a substantial 5,000mAh battery that easily lasts all day. A key strength is its versatile rear quad-camera system, anchored by a 48MP main sensor, offering good flexibility for the price point. The phone runs on the MediaTek Helio P35 processor, which capably handles essential tasks. Potential drawbacks include a micro-USB charging port rather than the modern USB-C, the screen resolution is only HD+, and the plastic build feels budget-oriented.

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