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 with full specifications. What's the better?

6/10/2021 5:38 PM, updated: 6/10/2021 6:41 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G 5G Plus XSamsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)02Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

24PointsMotorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X

Specifications Compare Models

6.7"
IPS

1080x2520

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	vs	24 Advantages Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage More SIM card slots. You can choose more carriers.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core	vs	+2.4Ghz 64bit Octa-Core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
214 grams (7.49 ounces)	vs	+207 grams (7.25 ounces)3% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels136% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+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 + 2MP	vs	+(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) 8MP	vs	+(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-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+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 supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality
802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 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

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Model	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM	Lenovo Moto G 5G Plus XT2075, XT2075-2, XT2075-3
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	April, 2021	July, 2020
Depth	9.7 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)
Weight	214 grams (7.49 ounces)	207 grams (7.25 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	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Operating system	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 850 Octa (8nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SDM765 (7nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.4Ghz Single-Core Kryo 475 Prime 2.2Ghz Single-Core Kryo 475 Gold 1.8Ghz Hexa-Core Kryo 475 Silver
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 620
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	90Hz	90Hz, HDR10
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	300/50 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 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 network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA
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 M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
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 commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawidef/2.2123º 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.2118º1.12µm 5MP macrof/2.283º1.12µmAF 2MP depthf/2.287º1.75µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm 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
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.2118º1.12µm
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
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	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Other features	- Colors: Black, Blue, Green - One UI Core 3.1 - Mono speakers - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Surfing Blue, Mystic Lilac - My UX - TurboPower charger - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Fast battery charging Reverse charging USB between devices	20W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	2940 minutes \| 49 hours \| 2 days	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)	Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered