Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/10/2021 5:03 PM, updated: 6/13/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo X Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F) Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
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!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (48GB available)129% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+270 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6.5"18% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+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
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 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)
+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	+174 grams (6.09 ounces)23% Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)18% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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	+ANT+Advantage 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
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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 8MP

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Other model names	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM	Galaxy J7 Duo J720F Single-Sim, Samsung J720
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, Philippines	South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021	4/1/2018
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	77.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6.04 in)
Weight	214 grams (7.49 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 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 J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
System version	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	One UI Core 3.1	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 98104 (v7)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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	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 J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
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 5MP depth f/1.9
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 on both cameras
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 J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (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 J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
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.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 J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
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	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer ANT+ Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	49 hours (2 days)	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
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: Black, Gold, Rose Gold, White • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
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)	0.543W/kg (head), 1.397W/kg (body)