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Nokia Lumia 525 vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 525 vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 525 X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Lumia 525} 7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 525 vs Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)65%
Lighter
vs205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+128GB (106GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+270 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.5"63%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP10 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAhvs+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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ModelLumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 525 RM-998, Nokia GleeGalaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredPhilippinesIndonesiaMalaysia
Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date1/1/201412/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size4" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM822764bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory1GB6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone Black UI
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• WiFi hotspot
• 7GB on SkyDrive
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body)
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