Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy M12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/10/2021 5:03 PM, updated: 11/23/2021 3:03 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 XSamsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)04Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02PointsSamsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)

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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+205 grams (7.18 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality	vs	Not supported
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files

44 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (48GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

16 million

+37 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Model	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Kenya, Senegal	(Global, International), Brazil, Philippines
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020	4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1	One UI Core 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📲 Display
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (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	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawidef/2.2123° 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawidef/2.2123° 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 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	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	49 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body)	0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)