Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2021 5:03 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 9:46 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core X Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (48GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+205 grams (7.18 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+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
+15W94% 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	7.75W
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

33 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

60Hz

16 million

720x1600 pixels

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim-NFC (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032M/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Europe), Hong Kong	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	211 grams (7.39 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/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (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	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1	Android Go edition
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
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 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
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)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/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/2.0 (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	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/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/2.2 (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
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/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/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
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	7.75W (5V/1.55A) 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/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/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)	feature not registered