Samsung Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M11 vs Samsung Galaxy M12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/10/2021 5:03 PM, updated: 11/23/2021 3:03 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X Samsung Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M11 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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
+197 grams (6.9 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1560 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+270 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+6.5"2% Larger screen
(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP188% Higher resolution main camera
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/2" inches55% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (48GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

16 million

LED flash

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy M11 SM-M115F/DS (64GB+4GB RAM)	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	India	(Global, International), Brazil, Philippines
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/4/2020, Announced: 3/30/2020	4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.3 x 161.4 millimeters (3 x 6.35 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 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 M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 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 M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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	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
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115° 2MP depth f/2.4	(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	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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 M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, 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 M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	49 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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, Metallic Blue, Violet • One UI 2.0 • Live focus	• Colors: Black, Blue, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DS 64GB)	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.)	0.52W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)