HTC Desire (A8182) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)

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

2/7/2021 9:58 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 6:42 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X HTC Desire (A8182) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) Compare HTC Desire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)

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6 Advantages HTC Desire (A8182)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
576MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X6 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (151MB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)325 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)34% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+270 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+6.5"76% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(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
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Other model names	HTC Triumph, Desire US A8182, HTC Bravo	Galaxy A12 SM-A125M Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2010	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 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
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	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
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
RAM memory	576MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB (151MB available)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 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 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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
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 resolution	2560x1920 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
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	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
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
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Call control	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White • Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update • Optical mouse (Touchpad) • HTC Sense UI • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.1W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered