Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime 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 J3 Prime X Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1) Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

720x1280

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB (48GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP10 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(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
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+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	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)46% Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)11% Thinner
270 PPI	vs	+294 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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.
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
Other model names	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM	MetroPCS Galaxy J3 SM-J327TZKATMK (J3 2017)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, Philippines	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021	1/6/2017
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)	70.1 x 140.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.55 in)
Weight	214 grams (7.49 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.0 Nougat
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 J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-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 850/1700/1900
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 (Bands 2,4,5,12)
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+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2592x1944 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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 M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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 J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	49 hours (2 days)	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)	0.73W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)	feature not registered