Samsung Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J6 vs Samsung Galaxy M12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/10/2021 5:03 PM, updated: 3/5/2023 5:55 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X Samsung Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

720x1480

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)18% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+294 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1480 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels8% Higher resolution screen
5.6"	vs	+6.5"16% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+15W2 times 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.
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.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 8MP

+16 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 J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J6 (3GB RAM + 32GB) SM-J600FZKNATL (Single-sim)	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International), Brazil, Philippines
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/22/2018	4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.2 x 149.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.88 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.6" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 1.0 / 2.0	One UI Core 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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, 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 J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (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 J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	49 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Gold, Blue, Violet	• Colors: Black, Blue, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.809W/kg (head), 1.568W/kg (body)	0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)