Overview
The Galaxy A12 is one of the cheapest devices currently sold by Samsung. Designed to be a day-to-day budget phone, it features a streamlined aesthetic and long battery life. The device also combines the octa-core processing power with up to 6GB of RAM and expandable storage up to 1TB.
Specification
| Release | |
| Release Date | January 2021 |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM & Storage | 128GB, 6GB RAM |
| External Storage | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery Fast charging 15W |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 6.5 inches, 106.7 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
| Display type | PLS IPS |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
| Body Type | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Red |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Data Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | Quad: 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF + 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Front Camera | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps Selfie: 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
| Radio | Unspecified |
FAQ
1. What is the Samsung Galaxy A12 price in Malaysia?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 price in Malaysia goes for retail at RM799 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM.
2. What are the main specs for the Samsung A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 6GB RAM is powered by the MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) chipset.
3. What colors does the Samsung A12 come in?
Users can choose from 4 classic color options: Black, White, Blue & Red.
4. How big is the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A21 measures 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm and weighs about 205g. It has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.
5. Does the Samsung Galaxy A12 have a face ID?
Yes, you can use facial and fingerprint recognition to unlock the device.
6. Does the Samsung A12 have a good camera?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 features 4 rear cameras consisting of a 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF + 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2MP depth sensor. Together, the camera quality is rather mediocre for a quad-camera setup, topping out at 1080p 30fps for videos without any stabilization.
7. Is the Samsung Galaxy A12 waterproof?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A12 has an IP68 rating, which means it is dustproof and can withstand a maximum depth of 1.5m underwater for 30 minutes.
8. Is the Samsung Galaxy A12 fast charging?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A12 can support up to 15W adaptive fast charging but can take up to over 3 hours to fully charge from zero to 100%, according to GSMArena.
9. How long does the Samsung Galaxy A12 battery last?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 offers 5,000 mAh in battery capacity, which can last for over 16 hours of web browsing.
10. Is Samsung Galaxy A12 a good gaming phone?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is not a gaming phone. The device is only good for some light gaming, providing smooth gameplay with good screen lighting and extended battery life.
11. Which is better – Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s?
You can do much better by spending the money on the Samsung Galaxy A21s. Many users have criticized that the A12 performance to be laggy. And though both are budget phones, the A21s overall provides a more efficient and better performance, in addition to enabled compatibility with WiFi 5 wireless networks.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A12 worth buying?
You should probably buy something else. By no means is the Samsung Galaxy A12 a bad budget phone, but the device is simply overpriced compared to many other low-end budget phones out there with much better specifications. Like for example, the Realme C21 model, which costs RM499 at retail.