Overall Score
55.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#4955)55.8
Performance(#6100)56.5
Camera(#3231)42.5
Display(#3178)70.5
Battery(#4313)43.5
Build(#1907)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Coolpad Cool 12A
Short Review
- The Coolpad Cool 12A features a sleek design with dimensions of 156.2 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 202.5g, utilizing a glass front and back with a plastic frame.
- Its 6.3-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 273 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance is driven by a Spreadtrum chipset with a quad-core CPU, combining one 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and three 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera setup includes a 16 MP primary sensor with PDAF and a 2 MP secondary sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while an 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The device is powered by a 4000 mAh battery, but it does not support fast charging or wireless charging.
- Running on Android, the software experience is straightforward, though it lacks stereo speakers.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The Cool 12A is available in Dream Black, Dream Blue, and Fantasy Silver colors.
- Overall, it offers a solid combination of features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, October 05
Announced2020, October 05
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~273 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetSpreadtrum
CPUQuad-core (1x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUN/A
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSD
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, PDAF2 MP
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions156.2 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm (6.15 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight202.5 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, glass back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsDream Black, Dream Blue, Fantasy Silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid
OS VersionAndroid
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes