Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
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14 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
Model | Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) |
Other model names | Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 Dual-sim 6037K, 6037i | Galaxy A12 SM-A125M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Latin America), Brazil, Paraguay |
Brand | Alcatel | Samsung |
Release date | 4/1/2014 | 12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 |
Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70 x 136 millimeters (2.76 x 5.35 in) | 75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) |
Weight | 128 grams (4.48 ounces) | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 220 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Dragontrail Glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
Chipset | 32bit | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | feature not registered | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
RAM memory | 1GB | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (13GB available) | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 6037K: 900/2100 - 6037I: 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | SVGA (960x540) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 600 hours (25 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Pink, Chocolate • Oleophobic coating screen • Video stabilizer EIS • HD Sound • HAC: M3 (6037I model) • WiFi display • Java framework | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.1W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.38W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body) | feature not registered |