Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Samsung Galaxy A02 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 A02 X Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+15W50% 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.	vs	10W
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
214 grams (7.49 ounces)	vs	+206 grams (7.21 ounces)4% Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)7% Thinner
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices

64GB (48GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

16 million

720x1600 pixels

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A02 SM-A022F/Dual-SIM (64GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, Philippines	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021	1/27/2021
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	214 grams (7.49 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/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	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
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 Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) 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, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
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) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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 M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
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 M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + 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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	49 hours (2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/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, Blue, Green	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gray • One UI 2.0 • Mono sound (not stereo)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022F/DS 64GB)
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)	0.645W/kg (head), 1.707W/kg (body)