Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2636
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
16
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)
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24 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
Model | Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) |
Other model names | Galaxy Z Flip (Sprint) SM-F700U/Dual-Sim (4G LTE) | Galaxy A12 SM-A125U (Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Cricket, +) |
Country or region available | USA | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 2/14/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020 | 12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 |
Depth | 7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.6 x 167.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.59 in) | 75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) |
Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2636 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 425 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.1" (112x300) | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 11 |
User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | One UI 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz) | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 453934 (v8) Geekbench: 2589 (v5.1) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0 | 32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/316 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm | (quad camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
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 Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
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 | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
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, Purple, Gold • Gorilla Glass 6 back panel • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.54W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body) | 1.14W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |