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Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603) 08Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X
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/DS)

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!

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)} 8 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603) vs Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)50%
Lighter
vs205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+294 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)121%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (48GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.5"30%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.1 Nougatvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+5000 mAh79%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+12 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

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
ModelMoto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G4 Play DTV XT1603 Dual-Sim, Moto G 4th GenGalaxy A12 SM-A125M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Latin America)BrazilParaguay
(Latin America), Brazil, Paraguay
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/1/201612/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz 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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 108503 (v8)
Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4)
GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/2600 (Bands 5,7,28)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+, LTEGPRS, 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

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
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 resolution3264x2448 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)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: Black
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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