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Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB) 28Points
6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Huawei P20 Pro X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)

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P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)} 28 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB) vs Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+6GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (243GB available)129%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (106GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1080x2240 pixels110%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+408 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP19%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+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)
+(front) 24MP198%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+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
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+22.5W50%
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
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
6.1"vs+6.5"7%
Larger screen
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
ModelP20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesHuawei P20 Pro CLT-AL00 Dual-Sim, Huawei CharlotteGalaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
IndonesiaSingaporeThailandTurkey
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey
BrandHuaweiSamsung
Release date4/1/201812/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size6.1" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2240 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)408 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP12 850MhzPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 108503 (v8)
Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4)
GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (243GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-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 / Upload1200/50 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
40 megapixels
20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide
8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution7296x5472 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.7" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standby528 hours (22 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue
โ€ข EMUI 8.1
โ€ข Triple back camera with Leica optics
โ€ข 32-bit/384kHz audio
โ€ข Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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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