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Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) 09Points
3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) Compare Sony Xperia Sola X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-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!

Xperia Sola (MT27i)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) vs Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)100%
Lighter
vs214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+64GB (48GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)2%
Thinner
480x854 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
265 PPIvs+270 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+6.5"76%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP10 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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ModelXperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia sola MT27, Sony PepperGalaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)BrazilPhilippines
(Global, International), Brazil, Philippines
BrandSonySamsung
Release date5/7/20124/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 116 millimeters (2.32 x 4.57 in)75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT PLS
Screen size3.7" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours49 hours (2 days)
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Floating Touch
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• Video stabiliser
• 3D Sweep Panorama
• NFC (Xperia Smart Tags)
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Blue, Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.25W/kg (head)0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)
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