Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Nexus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.96"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3220
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
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15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
f/2.0 (aperture) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE |
150 Mbps |
+8 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Model | Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) |
Other model names | Google Nexus 6 XT1103, Motorola Nexus X, Motorola Shamu | Galaxy A12 SM-A125M Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | USA | (Latin America), Argentina, Mexico |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 11/12/2014 | 12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 |
Depth | 10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 83 x 159.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.27 in) | 75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) |
Weight | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5.96" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 493 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
System version | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 3.1 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-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 420 | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (26GB available) | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
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 | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 41) | 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 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3220 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 24 hours (1 day) | feature not registered |
Standby | 330 hours (13.8 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
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 | โข Colors: Midnight Blue, Cloud White โข 13MP IMX 214 image sensor camera | โข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) | 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 |