Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M12 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 M12 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

25
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)

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!

18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2340 pixels119% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+409 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+214 grams (7.49 ounces)2% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)2% Thinner
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.3"	vs	+6.5"3% Larger screen
(dual camera) 25MP + 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP73% Higher resolution main camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4050 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (48GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy XCover Pro SM-G715FN/Dual-SIM	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Brazil, Philippines
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2020	4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/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	600/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) 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, LTE-A
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 Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	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 Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4050 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	49 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/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 • One UI 2 • Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m	• Colors: Black, Blue, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.468W/kg (head), 1.231W/kg (body)	0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)