Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/7/2021 10:25 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 6:42 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) Compare Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)

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!

4 Advantages Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)71% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
264MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)16 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (80MB available)	vs	+32GB (19GB available)242 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
14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)65% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 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) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 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 TD-HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G TD-HSDPA) 2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps74 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	+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use 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
950 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
Other model names	Nokia X5-00, Nokia X5 for China Mobile	Galaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim-NFC (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	China	Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2010	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth	14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	49.8 x 113 millimeters (1.96 x 4.45 in)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	2.4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 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	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 264MHz ARM9 (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	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
RAM memory	128MB	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB (80MB available)	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
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	2 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	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, TD-SCDMA, TD-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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm 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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	165 hours (6.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Various • Dual mode GSM/TD-SCDMA phone • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
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)