Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
Performance
73.869.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
42.142.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
85.267.9
Connectivity
53.861.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.340.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho share similar build quality, featuring a glass front and plastic back with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Exynos 850 chipset, but the A12 (India) offers higher RAM options up to 6GB compared to the A12 Nacho's maximum of 4GB.
- Camera specifications are identical, with a 48 MP main sensor and 1080p video recording, while both have a 5000mAh battery with 15W charging.
- Software experience is also the same, running Android 11 upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.1, though the A12 Nacho includes NFC connectivity, which the A12 (India) lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
General
Release Date
2021, August 12
2021, August 09
Announced
2021, August 12
2021, August 09
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A12s
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52
Mali-G52
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
205 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Black, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.79 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer

