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Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J4 vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB) 09Points
5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W) Compare Samsung Galaxy J4 X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)

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Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB) vs Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
+32GB (22GB available)16%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (19GB available)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)123%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+270 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.5"18%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(quad camera) 16MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP95%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
ModelGalaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
Other model namesGalaxy J4 J400M/Dual-sim, SM-J400MZKKZTOGalaxy A12 LTE SM-A125W (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
Canada
Canada
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/1/201812/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 151.7 millimeters (3.04 x 5.97 in)75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size5.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,28,66)LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(quad camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy20 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Orchid Gray• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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