LG K20 (X120EMW) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG K20 vs Samsung Galaxy M12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/10/2021 5:37 PM, updated: 11/23/2021 3:03 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X LG K20 (X120EMW) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

480x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) Compare LG K20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)

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!

7 Advantages LG K20 (X120EMW)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)17% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (19GB available)73% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
480x960 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
197 PPI	vs	+270 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"	vs	+6.5"19% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
1/4" inches	vs	+1/2" inches100% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% 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
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
6W	vs	+15W150% 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.
4.2 + 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.

22 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	LG K20 2019 LMX120EMW, LM-X120EMW	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Iran, Tunisia	(Latin America), Chile, Mexico
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	8/7/2019	4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 148.6 millimeters (2.83 x 5.85 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.45" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x960 pixels (18:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	197 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 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+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
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 on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-01	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	49 hours (2 days)
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Platinum • Android Go edition • Google assistant • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Blue, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)