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Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A13 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A13 X Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) 04Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)

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Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) vs Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
3GB LPDDR4Xvs+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (19GB available)vs+64GB (47GB available)147%
More internal storage for applications and files
205 grams (7.18 ounces)vs+195 grams (6.83 ounces)5%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2408 pixels126%
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+400 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"vs+6.6"2%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP3%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 11vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

35 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT PLS
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
+28 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
ModelGalaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim-NFC (32GB + 3GB RAM)Galaxy A13 4G SM-A135M Single-SIM
Country or region availableRussiaUkraine
Russia, Ukraine
(Latin America)ArgentinaMexicoPeru
(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/20203/23/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)76.4 x 165.1 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size6.5" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 122822 (v8), 136286 (v9)
Geekbench: 588 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (47GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
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 Mbps300/150 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)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
50 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/5"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
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 registered36 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Redโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135M 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.47W/kg (head), 0.52W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body)feature not registered
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