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Nokia 808 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 808 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
AMOLED

360x640

41.5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) Compare Nokia 808 PureView X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)

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!

808 PureView} 10 Advantages Nokia 808 PureView vs Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+(back) 41.5MP66%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 16MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+3GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GBvs+32GB (19GB available)19%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)102%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
184 PPIvs+270 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.5"63%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+15W2 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.
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+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
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+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

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
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Model808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
Other model namesNokia 808 PureView RM-807, Nokia 808 Pure View 803Galaxy A12 (TracFone Prepaid) SM-S127DZKATFN
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date6/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/201212/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)60.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.37 x 4.88 in)75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size4" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)184 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features2.5D glass
Nokia ClearBlack
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
System versionSymbian ^3 Nokia BelleAndroid 10
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.3GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2763PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
RAM memory512MB3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
Back camera (main camera)41.5 megapixels(quad camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution7728x5368 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED and Xenon flash on main cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.2" inchesfeature 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
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasCarl Zeiss opticsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-4D
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby540 hours (22.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red
• UPnP
Java framework
• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.21W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)1.14W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.23W/kg (head)feature not registered
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