Samsung Galaxy M12
#2488
TCL 408
#2699Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M12
TCL 408
Performance
69.269.5
Camera
28.419.1
Display
74.967.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
60.367.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.546.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M12 features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the TCL 408 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy M12 is powered by the Exynos 850 chipset, whereas the TCL 408 utilizes the MediaTek Helio G25.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup, with the M12 offering a 48 MP main camera and the TCL 408 providing a 50 MP main camera, but both can record video at 1080p.
- They share a 5000 mAh battery capacity, though the M12 supports 15W charging compared to the TCL's 10W.
- The Galaxy M12 runs on Android 11 with One UI Core 3.1, while the TCL 408 operates on Android 12 and features stereo speakers, enhancing the software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the M12 is slightly heavier at 212g compared to the TCL 408's 190g, with both having plastic frames and no water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
TCL 408
General
Release Date
2021, April 19
2023, January 05
Announced
2021, April 19
2023, January 05
Description
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy M12 for India
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G52
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
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)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
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
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)
164.7 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
212 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Green
Gravity Grey, Midnight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps
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, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer