Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 30 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2023 6:43 AM, updated: 7/18/2023 7:21 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
POLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) Compare Motorola Edge 30 Neo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)

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!

28 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (104GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (19GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+419 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 16MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: 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.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+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
+68W4 times 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.	vs	15W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
6.28"	vs	+6.5"4% Larger screen
4020 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
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Model	Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Other model names	Moto Edge 30 Neo 5G XT2245-1 Single-SIM, PAV00028MX +Pantone	Galaxy A12 SM-A125U (Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Cricket, +)
Country or region available	Argentina, Mexico, Peru	USA
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/7/2022, Announced: 9/8/2022	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth	7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 152.9 millimeters (2.8 x 6.02 in)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.28" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	419 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	DCI-P3	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	My UX	One UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-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 619 (840MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 380818 (v9) Geekbench: 1964 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.2	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µmAF	(quad camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, 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
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4020 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	68W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	5W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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 Onyx, Ice Palace, Very Peri, Aqua Foam • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.14W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered