Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A01 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/7/2021 10:03 AM, updated: 7/16/2022 6:30 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A01 Core X Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
PLS

720x1480

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)86% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (106GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+720x1600 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+6.5"23% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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.	vs	5W
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
205 grams (7.18 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)37% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3% Thinner
270 PPI	vs	+311 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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.

28 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A12 SM-A125F Single-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A01 Core SM-A013F/Dual-SIM (1GB RAM)
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020	8/6/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)	67.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.66 x 5.58 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	311 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 A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
System version	Android 10	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 3.1	Android Go edition One UI 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 51007 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (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 A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
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 A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired 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 A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
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, White, Blue, Red	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body)	0.638W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)