Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) vs LG K12 Max (X520BMW)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs LG K12 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/7/2021 9:58 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 6:42 PM

Compare LG K12 Max X Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points LG K12 Max (X520BMW) Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	vs	10 Advantages LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (48GB available)167% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (18GB available)
+720x1600 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+270 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 PPI
+6.5"4% Larger screen	vs	6.26"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+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)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+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
205 grams (7.18 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)21% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP62% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
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.
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	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
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Model	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	K12 Max (X520BMW)
Other model names	Galaxy A12 SM-A125M Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	LG K12 Max LMX520BMW, LM-X520BMW
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020	7/1/2019
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)	77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	269 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-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
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 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
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, LTE-A
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-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
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) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4160x3120 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm 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-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4160x3120 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	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
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	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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V/1.2A
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	318 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
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: Aurora black, Platinum gray, Moroccan blue • 19:9 display ratio • LG UX 7 • DTS:X surround sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)	LG K12 Max (X520BMW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.1W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered