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Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB) 05Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03s X
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)

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35 Common items in both devices
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT PLS
60Hz
16 million
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
ModelGalaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Other model namesGalaxy A03s SM-A037F/DS (Dual-SIM)Galaxy A12 SM-A125M Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)ArgentinaMexico
(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/18/202112/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth9.1 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)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size6.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
System versionAndroid 11Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 11
User InterfaceOne UI Core 3.1 / 4.1One UI 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 117611 (v9)
Geekbench: 912 (v5.4)
AnTuTu: 108503 (v8)
Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4)
GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature 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
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue. White• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.36W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)feature not registered
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