Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) vs Nokia 6.1 Plus

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Nokia 6.1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/7/2021 9:52 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 6:42 PM

Compare Nokia 6.1 Plus X Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Nokia 6.1 Plus Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 6.1 Plus

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	vs	15 Advantages Nokia 6.1 Plus
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC156% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.5"12% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP172% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5000 mAh63% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3060 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
205 grams (7.18 ounces)	vs	+151 grams (5.29 ounces)36% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.99 millimeters (0.31 inches)11% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels114% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+435 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+18W20% 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.
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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (48GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
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Model	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	6.1 Plus
Other model names	Galaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim-NFC (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Nokia 6.1 Plus Global (64GB + 4GB), Nokia X6, HMD 6.1 Plus
Country or region available	(Europe), Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020	8/1/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.99 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)	70.98 x 147.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
System version	Android 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
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/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) 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
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
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm 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
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
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	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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3060 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	348 hours (14.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
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: Blue, White • Android One • 2.5D curved glass • AI camera • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Nokia 6.1 Plus
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)	feature not registered