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Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) vs Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Motorola Moto G 5G Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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25Points Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X
6.7"
IPS

1080x2520

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)

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!

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)} 1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) vs Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)} 25 Advantages Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
214 grams (7.49 ounces)vs+207 grams (7.25 ounces)3%
Lighter
TFT PLSvs+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2520 pixels136%
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+409 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"vs+6.7"3%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP11%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP199%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Virtual ambient light sensorvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+20W33%
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.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Plastic body, glass front
90Hz
16 million
LED flash
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
ModelGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Other model namesGalaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIMLenovo Moto G 5G Plus XT2075, XT2075-2, XT2075-3
Country or region available(Latin America)ArgentinaChileColombiaParaguayTaiwan
(Latin America), Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/20217/8/2020, Announced: 7/7/2020
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)74 x 168.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.63 in)
Weight214 grams (7.49 ounces)207 grams (7.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT PLSLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate90Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User InterfaceOne UI Core 3.1My UX

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 299926 (v8)
Geekbench: 1898 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.283°1.12µmAF
2MP depth f/2.287°1.75µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy49 hours (2 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Blue, Green• Colors: Surfing Blue, Mystic Lilac
• TurboPower charger

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)feature not registered
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