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Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB) 23Points
6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) Compare Asus Zenfone 5Z X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)

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Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)} 23 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB) vs Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (111GB available)131%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (48GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1080x2246 pixels111%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+402 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
6.2"vs+6.5"5%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 8MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP185%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3300 mAhvs+5000 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

21 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
(front) 8MP
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
ModelZenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 5z 6GB RAM, ASUS_Z01RDGalaxy A12 SM-A125M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)BrazilParaguay
(Latin America), Brazil, Paraguay
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date6/1/201812/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size6.2" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features550nits[typ]Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-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 630 710MhzPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 108503 (v8)
Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4)
GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/100 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkA version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
B version (USA):
UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
C version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/Cat18
A version:
LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
B version (USA):
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,41)
C version:
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Band 40)
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• 95% DCI-P3 coverage
• Supports glove touch
• ASUS ZenUI 5.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• DTS sound (only headphones)
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 0.89W/kg (body)1.1W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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