Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy M12 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

6/10/2021 5:37 PM, updated: 6/10/2021 6:32 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 XSamsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)06Points

Specifications Compare Models

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3000
mAh

(Removable)

17PointsSamsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo X

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)28% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+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)
+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
1.6Ghz 64bit Octa-Core	vs	+2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (19GB available)90% 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
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+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) 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
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	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	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage 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
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Model	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo J701M/Dual-Sim	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America)	(Latin America), Chile, Mexico
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	August, 2017	April, 2021
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Operating system	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 (14nm)	64bit - Samsung Exynos 850 Octa (8nm)
CPU processor	1.6Ghz Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A53	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 700Mhz	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	90Hz
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)	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 detailsCollapse 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 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,28,66)	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+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
Calling	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawidef/2.2123º 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/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	Not 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
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Other features	- Colors: Black, Gold, Silver - ISDB-T HDTV - Dongle for TV - ANT+ - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Blue, Green - One UI Core 3.1 - Mono speakers - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	15W Fast battery charging Reverse charging USB between devices
Talk time autonomy	1260 minutes \| 21 hours \| 0.9 day	2940 minutes \| 49 hours \| 2 days
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701M/DS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.68W/kg (head) \| 0.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.519W/kg (head) \| 1.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered