Samsung Galaxy F12
#2281
Samsung Galaxy M12 (India)
#2280Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy F12
Samsung Galaxy M12 (India)
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.944.9
Display
72.572.5
Battery
63.563.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
61.361.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy F12 and Galaxy M12 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 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- Performance-wise, they utilize the same Exynos 850 chipset, but the M12 offers an option for 6GB RAM compared to the F12's maximum of 4GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 48 MP main sensor, but the M12 includes a wider 123-degree ultrawide lens, while both support 1080p video recording.
- They are equipped with a 6000 mAh battery and 15W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- Software-wise, the F12 runs on Android 11 with One UI 5, while the M12 operates on Android 11 with One UI 3.1, indicating a difference in software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
Samsung Galaxy M12 (India)
General
Release Date
2021, April 05
2021, February 05
Announced
2021, April 05
2021, February 05
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy M12 for Europe
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz
PLS LCD, 90Hz
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
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
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
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 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, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)
164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)
Weight
221 g
221 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sea Green, Sky Blue, Celestial Black
Attractive Black, Elegant Blue, Trendy Emerald Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 11, One UI 3.1
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 11, One UI 3.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes