Nokia 6790 Surge vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 6790 vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/7/2021 10:12 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 6:42 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Nokia 6790 Surge 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Nokia 6790 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia 6790 Surge	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)65% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
128MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (120MB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)904 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times More external storage for files using memory cards
15.6 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)75% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
320x240 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+270 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+6.5"171% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP29 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.5mm jack	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + 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.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

8 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

FM (RDS) / FM

A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia 6790 Surge, Nokia Surge for AT&T	Galaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	7/19/2009	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth	15.6 millimeters (0.61 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	58 x 97.6 millimeters (2.28 x 3.84 in)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	2.4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~31.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	feature not registered	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB (120MB available)	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV9	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA9	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	2.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-4L	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • QuickOffice, PDF Reader • AT&T Navigator • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 6790 Surge	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body)