Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2021 4:08 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 9:46 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core 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-A125M)

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 Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files
211 grams (7.39 ounces)	vs	+205 grams (7.18 ounces)3% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2% Thinner
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
7.75W	vs	+15W94% 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.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

32 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

60Hz

16 million

720x1600 pixels

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Other model names	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032F/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A12 SM-A125M Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight	211 grams (7.39 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	Android Go edition	One UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (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	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	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
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
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 resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	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	• Colors: Black, Blue	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.3W/kg (head)	1.1W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered