Samsung Galaxy A12 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 593,702
Group Average 222,245
This Phone 109,789
Worst 63,935
*Group: 9-15k Phones
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Performance Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
Below average performance
The higher, the better
POCO X6 5G 593,702
POCO M6 Pro 5G 4GB RAM 430,900
realme C67 5G 398,977
POCO M6 385,207
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G 375,663
Samsung Galaxy A12 109,789
Samsung Galaxy M10 32GB 63,935
*Group: 9-15k Phones
Bootup Time
Average bootup time
The lower, the better
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G 14.0 s
POCO X6 5G 22.0 s
realme C67 5G 23.0 s
realme 11x 5G 30.0 s
POCO M6 Pro 5G 30.0 s
Samsung Galaxy A12 32.0 s
Moto G22 50.0 s
*Group: 9-15k Phones
Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Average bootup time
Best 14.0 s
Group Average 25.6 s
This Phone 32.0 s
Worst 50.0 s
*Group: 9-15k 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 1,811.0
This Phone 1,208.0
Worst 362.4
*Group: 9-15k 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 4,508.0
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G 2,643.0
realme 11x 5G 2,270.0
realme C67 5G 2,158.0
POCO M6 Pro 5G 4GB RAM 1,416.0
Samsung Galaxy A12 1,208.0
Itel S23 Plus 362.4
*Group: 9-15k Phones
Battery Drain
Good battery backup while gaming
The lower, the better
Samsung Galaxy F12 1.0 %
realme C67 5G 2.0 %
Samsung Galaxy A12 3.0 %
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G 4.0 %
realme 11x 5G 5.0 %
POCO X6 5G 5.0 %
Nokia 5.4 6GB RAM 10.0 %
*Group: 9-15k Phones
Heating
Lesser than expected heating while gaming
The lower, the better
Itel S23 Plus .8 %
Samsung Galaxy A12 12.8 %
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G 14.3 %
POCO M6 Pro 5G 4GB RAM 39.3 %
realme 11x 5G 45.2 %
POCO X6 5G 47.8 %
Nokia 5.4 6GB RAM 70.1 %
*Group: 9-15k 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: 9-15k Phones
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Heating
The lower, the better
Lesser than expected heating while gaming
Best .8 %
This Phone 12.8 %
Group Average 23.3 %
Worst 70.1 %
*Group: 9-15k 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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Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Daylight / HDR ON
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Wide Angle
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Portrait Shot
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Night Mode OFF
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Close Up
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Macro
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Low Light
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Low Light With Flash
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Selfie
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Selfie Portrait
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Selfie Low Light
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Selfie Low Light With Flash
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12
Colour Variance
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy A12

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 24.8 hrs
Group Average 15.8 hrs
This Phone 14.8 hrs
Worst 8.3 hrs
*Group: 9-15k Phones
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Battery Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
Battery Life (PC Mark)
Average battery backup
The higher, the better
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G 24.8 hrs
realme C67 5G 19.0 hrs
realme 11x 5G 17.6 hrs
POCO M6 Pro 5G 16.5 hrs
POCO M6 Pro 5G 4GB RAM 16.5 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A12 14.8 hrs
realme 6i 8.3 hrs
*Group: 9-15k Phones
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
Average charging time
The lower, the better
realme Narzo 20 Pro 0.6 hrs
POCO X6 5G 0.9 hrs
realme C67 5G 1.1 hrs
realme 11x 5G 1.1 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A12 1.9 hrs
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G 2.6 hrs
Infinix Hot 10 Play 5.2 hrs
*Group: 9-15k Phones
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
Average charging time
Best 0.6 hrs
This Phone 1.9 hrs
Group Average 2.1 hrs
Worst 5.2 hrs
*Group: 9-15k Phones
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Storage

Best In Class
Internal Memory 64 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, Up to 1 TB
User Available Storage Up to 47.9 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