Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB Specifications

Key Specs General Performance Display Design Rear Camera Front Camera Battery Storage Network & Connectivity Multimedia Sensors

Key Specs

RAM 4 GB
Processor MediaTek Helio P35
Rear Camera 48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera 8 MP
Battery 5000 mAh
Display 6.5 inches (16.51 cm)

General

Launch Date February 16, 2021 (Official)
Operating System Android v10 (Q)
Custom UI Samsung One UI

Performance

Good
Chipset MediaTek Helio P35
CPU Octa core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 12 nm
Graphics PowerVR GE8320
RAM 4 GB
Performance Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
AnTuTu Score 109,789
Bootup Time 32.0 s
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
Below average performance
Best 584,952
Group Average 251,006
This Phone 109,789
Worst 16,000
*Group: 10-16k Phones
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Performance Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
Below average performance
The higher, the better
realme Narzo 70 584,952
vivo T3x 549,494
Moto G64 497,235
realme C65 5G 433,932
realme 12x 418,175
Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB 109,789
Motorola Moto X 16GB 16,000
*Group: 10-16k Phones
Bootup Time
Average bootup time
The lower, the better
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G 6GB RAM 14.0 s
realme 12x 23.0 s
Moto G64 24.0 s
realme C65 5G 29.0 s
Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB 32.0 s
vivo T3x 41.0 s
Samsung Galaxy F22 128GB 45.0 s
*Group: 10-16k Phones
Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Average bootup time
Best 14.0 s
Group Average 25.8 s
This Phone 32.0 s
Worst 45.0 s
*Group: 10-16k Phones
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Gaming Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
GFX Score 1,208.0
Battery Drain 3.0 %
Heating 12.8 %
* after 30 mins of gaming
GFX Score
The higher, the better
Below average graphics performance
Best 4,508.0
Group Average 1,963.3
This Phone 1,208.0
Worst 362.4
*Group: 10-16k Phones
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Gaming Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
* after 30 mins of gaming
GFX Score
Below average graphics performance
The higher, the better
Itel P55 5G 128GB 4,508.0
realme C65 5G 3,609.0
Moto G64 3,541.0
vivo T3x 3,421.0
realme 12x 2,261.0
Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB 1,208.0
Itel S23 Plus 362.4
*Group: 10-16k Phones
Battery Drain
Good battery backup while gaming
The lower, the better
Samsung Galaxy F12 128GB 1.0 %
Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB 3.0 %
vivo T3x 6.0 %
Moto G64 6.0 %
realme C65 5G 8.0 %
realme 12x 9.0 %
Nokia 5.4 6GB RAM 10.0 %
*Group: 10-16k Phones
Heating
Lesser than expected heating while gaming
The lower, the better
Itel S23 Plus .8 %
Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB 12.8 %
vivo T3x 13.7 %
Moto G64 18.6 %
realme 12x 18.6 %
realme C65 5G 31.3 %
Nokia 5.4 6GB RAM 70.1 %
*Group: 10-16k Phones
Battery Drain
The lower, the better
Good battery backup while gaming
Best 1.0 %
This Phone 3.0 %
Group Average 5.4 %
Worst 10.0 %
*Group: 10-16k Phones
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Heating
The lower, the better
Lesser than expected heating while gaming
Best .8 %
This Phone 12.8 %
Group Average 23.0 %
Worst 70.1 %
*Group: 10-16k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
Benchmarks
AnTuTu Benchmark
Benchmarks
Graphics Benchmark
Benchmarks
Geekbench5 Benchmark

Display

Average  
Display Type PLS TFT LCD
Screen Size 6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
Resolution 720x1600 px (HD+)
Aspect Ratio 20:9
Pixel Density 270 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 82.06 %
Bezel-less display Yes with notch
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
UI Screenshots
UI Screenshot
Lock Screen
UI Screenshot
Home Screen
UI Screenshot
Screen With Widgets
UI Screenshot
Dialer Screen
UI Screenshot
App Drawer
UI Screenshot
Notification Panel
UI Screenshot
Quick Settings Panel
UI Screenshot
Settings Screen
UI Screenshot
OS Version
UI Screenshot
Storage
UI Screenshot
Battery
UI Screenshot
Camera On
UI Screenshot
Camera Options
UI Screenshot
Camera Modes
UI Screenshot
Camera Settings
UI Screenshot
Picture Size Options
UI Screenshot
Video Size Options

Design

Height 164 mm
Width 75.8 mm
Thickness 8.9 mm
Weight 205 grams
Build Material Back: Plastic
Colours Black, Blue, White
360° View

Rear Camera

Good
Camera Setup Quad
Resolution
CameraMPApertureLens FeaturesFocal LengthZoom
Primary48 MPf/2.0Wide Angle(80° field-of-view)26 mmupto 10x Digital Zoom
Secondary5 MPf/2.2Ultra-Wide Angle
Tertiary2 MPf/2.4Macro
Quaternary2 MPf/2.4Depth
Autofocus Yes
OIS No
Flash Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution 8000 x 6000 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features 10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Rear Camera Samples
Rear Camera
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Rear Camera
Daylight / HDR ON
Rear Camera
Wide Angle
Rear Camera
Portrait Shot
Rear Camera
Night Mode OFF
Rear Camera
Close Up
Rear Camera
Macro
Rear Camera
Low Light
Rear Camera
Low Light With Flash
Rear Camera
Colour Variance
Compare Camera Samples
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Samsung Galaxy F12 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A12
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Daylight / HDR ON
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Wide Angle
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Portrait Shot
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Night Mode OFF
Samsung Galaxy M12 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Close Up
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Macro
Samsung Galaxy M12 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Low Light
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Low Light With Flash
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Selfie
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Selfie Portrait
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Selfie Low Light
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB
Colour Variance
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Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB

Front Camera

Good
Camera Setup Single
Resolution
CameraMPAperture
Primary8 MPf/2.2
Autofocus No
Flash No
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Front Camera Samples
Front Camera
Selfie
Front Camera
Selfie Portrait
Front Camera
Selfie Low Light
Front Camera
Selfie Low Light With Flash

Battery

Very Good
Capacity 5000 mAh
Type Li-ion
Removable No
TalkTime Up to 34 Hours(4G)
Quick Charging Yes, Fast, 15W
USB Type-C Yes
Battery Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
Battery Life (PC Mark) 14h 46m
Charging Time (20% to 100%) 1h 57m 17s
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
Average battery backup
Best 26.4 hrs
Group Average 16.3 hrs
This Phone 14.8 hrs
Worst 8.3 hrs
*Group: 10-16k Phones
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Battery Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
Battery Life (PC Mark)
Average battery backup
The higher, the better
realme Narzo 30 5G 64GB 26.4 hrs
vivo T3x 23.6 hrs
Moto G64 18.6 hrs
realme 12x 17.4 hrs
realme C65 5G 16.7 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB 14.8 hrs
realme 6i 8.3 hrs
*Group: 10-16k Phones
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
Average charging time
The lower, the better
realme Narzo 20 Pro 0.6 hrs
realme 12x 6GB RAM 0.9 hrs
realme 12x 0.9 hrs
vivo T3x 1.0 hrs
realme C65 5G 1.9 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A12 128GB 1.9 hrs
Tecno Camon 18 5.2 hrs
*Group: 10-16k Phones
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
Average charging time
Best 0.6 hrs
Group Average 1.9 hrs
This Phone 1.9 hrs
Worst 5.2 hrs
*Group: 10-16k Phones
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Storage

Best In Class
Internal Memory 128 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, Up to 1 TB
User Available Storage Up to 105 GB
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
USB OTG Yes

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE Yes
SIM 1 4G bands, 3G bands, 2G bands, GPRS, EDGE,
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Bands Features
4G bandsTD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)
3G bandsUMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRSAvailable
EDGEAvailable
SIM 2 4G bands, 3G bands, 2G bands, GPRS, EDGE,
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Bands Features
4G bandsTD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)
3G bandsUMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRSAvailable
EDGEAvailable
SAR Value Head: 0.79 W/kg
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v5.0
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC No
USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Loudspeaker Yes
Audio Jack 3.5 mm

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position Side
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer