Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) vs Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Google Pixel 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
11mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4355
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB)
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6 Advantages 
38 Advantages | 12 Common items in both devices |
| 90Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +5 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM | Google Pixel 7 GQML3 |
| Country or region available |    (Latin America), Chile, Mexico |  USA |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021 | 10/13/2022, Announced: 10/6/2022 |
| Depth | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in) | 73.2 x 155.6 millimeters (2.88 x 6.13 in) |
| Weight | 214 grams (7.49 ounces) | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| Display type | TFT PLS | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 418 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 1400nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | One UI Core 3.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 812810 (v9) Geekbench: 3288 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 5000/1920 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 | CDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| 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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.9"1.25µm |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1.31" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.2µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion) HDR10+ |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 11 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4064x2648 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 21mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| 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 M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4355 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 20W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 20W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 49 hours (2 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| 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, Blue, Green | • Colors: Obsidian gray, Snow white, Lemongrass |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | Google Pixel 7 (GQML3 256GB) | |
| 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 |