Samsung Galaxy A12
#3159
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
#3155Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
44.944.9
Display
67.567.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
59.159.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A12 and 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.
- In terms of performance, the A12 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, while the A12 Nacho utilizes the Exynos 850, which may offer slightly improved efficiency.
- Camera specifications are identical, with a 48 MP main sensor and 8 MP selfie camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- They are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 15W charging.
- The A12 runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, whereas the A12 Nacho comes with Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
General
Release Date
2020, November 24
2021, August 09
Announced
2020, November 24
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB 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
48 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)
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)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.2
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)
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Red
Black, Blue, Red
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 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
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes