Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
#2862
Samsung Galaxy A14
#2858Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Samsung Galaxy A14
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.945.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
59.859.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Galaxy A14 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch PLS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, providing better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the A12 is powered by the Exynos 850 chipset, whereas the A14 utilizes the Mediatek Helio G80, offering improved processing capabilities.
- The A12's rear camera setup includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the A14 upgrades this to a 50 MP sensor, enhancing photo quality.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, ensuring long-lasting usage.
- The A12 runs on Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, while the A14 comes with Android 13 out of the box and is upgradable to Android 14, providing a more recent software experience.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the A14 is slightly lighter and features improved connectivity options, including NFC.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Samsung Galaxy A14
General
Release Date
2021, August 12
2023, February 28
Announced
2021, August 12
2023, February 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G80 (12 nm) - Version AExynos 850 (8 nm) - Version B
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version AOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version B
GPU
Mali-G52
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in)
Weight
205 g
201 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Black, Dark Red, Silver, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1 or 5.3, 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, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes