Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/7/2021 10:03 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 6:42 PM

Compare Samsung Z3 X Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(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!

19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)137% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+128GB (106GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(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) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1500 apps
+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 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+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	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)50% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
270 PPI	vs	+294 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE

150 Mbps

Capacitive

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A12 SM-A125F Single-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)	Samsung Z3 Duos SM-Z300F/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020	10/21/2015
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)	70 x 141.6 millimeters (2.76 x 5.57 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
System version	Android 10	Tizen 2.3
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7730A
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 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/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) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 800/850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,20)
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+, 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
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/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	HD (1280x720) 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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face 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)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
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.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/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	4.0 + A2DP
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)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.497W/kg (head), 0.718W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body)	0.562W/kg (head), 0.427W/kg (body)