Samsung Galaxy A12
2020 Android smartphone by Samsung
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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue and Red |
| Series | Galaxy A series |
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| First released | Original: November 24, 2020; 3 years ago (2020-11-24) Nacho: August 9, 2021; 2 years ago (2021-08-09) |
| Availability by region | December 21, 2020 (2020-12-21) |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A11 |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A01 Samsung Galaxy A02/A02s Samsung Galaxy A32 Samsung Galaxy A52 Samsung Galaxy A72 |
| Form factor | Plastic/Glass bar |
| Dimensions | 164 mm (6.5 in) H 75.8 mm (2.98 in) W 8.9 mm (0.35 in) D |
| Mass | 205 g (7.2 oz) |
| Operating system | Original (Original): One UI Core 2.5 over Android 10 Original (Nacho): One UI Core 3.1 over Android 11 Current (Original): One UI Core 4.1 over Android 12 (September 2022) Current (Nacho): One UI Core 5.1 over Android 13 (April 2023) |
| System-on-chip | Original: Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) Nacho: Samsung Exynos 850 (S5E3830) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core: 4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Memory | 3 GB, 4 GB, or 6 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB, 64 GB or 128 GB |
| Removable storage | MicroSD (up to 1 TB) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh lithium polymer |
| Charging | 15 W fast charge via USB type C |
| Display | 60Hz refresh rate, IPS LCD 720 × 1600, 6.5 in (170 mm), 20:9 ratio, ~85.8% screen-to-body ratio, ~270 ppi density |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm audio jack |
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| Front camera | 8 MP f/2.2 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 mm aux, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz |
| Water resistance | N/A |
| Other | NFC (market/region dependent) |
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| Website | Official website |
| References | [1] |
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is an Android smartphone manufactured by Samsung Electronics. This phone was announced in November 24, 2020 as a successor to the Samsung Galaxy A11.[2]
The Samsung Galaxy A12 was not available in the United States until April 2021.[3][4] The Galaxy A12 that was made available in the U.S. had 3 GB RAM and a 16 MP main camera, rather than the 48 MP unit.
In Europe, Samsung launched the Galaxy A12 at €179 for the 3 GB RAM + 32 GB variant, and €199 for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB variant.[5]
Samsung launched the Galaxy A12 in India on February 16, 2021, at a price of Rs.12,999 for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage model, while the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage variant was priced at Rs.13,999. On August 12, 2021, Samsung relaunched the phone with the Exynos 850 SoC in India.[6][7] This variant could be purchased with 4 GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage configurations. The 4 GB model cost Rs. 13.999 and 6 GB model cost Rs. 16.499, respectively.
In North America, Samsung launched the Galaxy A12 April 2021 for the price of $180USD for the 4GB + 64GB internal storage model, while in other countries like Canada selling the 3GB + 32GB for $220CAD. It also comes with the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset.
On August 9, 2021, a new variant of the phone called the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho was announced. This variant of the phone is powered by Samsung's in-house Exynos 850[8] SoC with an octa-core CPU and 8nm process instead of the previous MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, in addition to the operating system being updated to Android 11.[9][10] Aside from these differences, both the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A12 Nacho have very similar specifications, where the Nacho variant supports both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Wi-Fi protocols, whilst the prior model supported only 2.4Ghz.[11]
In 2021, the Galaxy A12 was the best-selling and best-shipped smartphone worldwide, shipping approximately 51.8 million units. It was the only smartphone to cross 50 million sales of a single model within a year, surpassing the Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy A31, as well as the Apple iPhone 11, iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series, along with the Redmi 9 and Redmi 9A.[12]
Specifications
Hardware
Display
The Galaxy A12 has a 6.5 in (170 mm) IPS LCD display with 720 × 1600 resolution with 60 Hertz Refresh rate.[13]
Storage & Memory
The phone has a dedicated slot for microSDXC and internal storage configurations: 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM [14]
Processor
The phone is powered by Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 System-on-Chip (SoC), which is built on a 12 nanometer (nm) process technology. This SoC features an octa-core CPU that is divided into two clusters- a high-performance cluster and a power-efficient cluster. The high-performance cluster comprises four Cortex-A53 cores that are clocked at 2.3GHz, while the power-efficient cluster also consists of four Cortex-A53 cores that are clocked at 1.8GHz.
The Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 SoC also comes with an integrated IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU that operates at 680MHz.[14]
Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy A12 features 4 rear-facing cameras housed in a black rounded square with a separate LED flash. The main camera is a 48 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 26mm focal length and autofocus. The ultrawide camera is an 8 MP unit with f/2.2 aperture and 123° field of view (FoV). Both the macro camera (for close-up shots) and the depth sensor (for background blur) are 2 MP sensors with f/2.4 aperture. The front-facing camera has an 8 MP resolution. Video can be recorded at up to 1080p at 30fps on the main, ultrawide and selfie cameras.[14]
Battery & Other
The phone has a 5000mAh Li-Po non-removable battery that can be fast charged (15 W) through the USB-C port situated between the 3.5 mm headphone jack and the single loudspeaker. The fingerprint sensor is integrated to the power button.[14][15]
Software
The smartphone shipped with One UI Core 2.5 over Android 10, preloaded with many standard Google apps. An official update to One UI Core 4 and Android 12 was made available during August-September 2022. The Nacho version was released with One UI Core 3.1 and Android 11. They both come with Samsung Knox, aided by McAfee's virus protection.[16]
See also
References
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12". Price Today. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s announced".
- ^ "Galaxy A12 T Mobile Phones - SM-A125UZKATMB | Samsung US". Samsung Electronics America. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Allison (April 7, 2021). "Samsung is bringing its lowest-cost 5G phones to the US". The Verge. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ Campbell, Ian Carlos (2020-11-24). "Samsung announces the entry-level A12 and A02S for Europe". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Samsung launches a new Galaxy A12 in India with an Exynos chip".
- ^ "Galaxy A12 relaunched in India with a different processor". August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Samsung details its 8nm Exynos 850 chipset for entry-level devices".
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho arrives with Exynos 850".
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho-Full Phone Specifications".
- ^ "Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho".
- ^ Adhikari, Sumit (March 23, 2022). "Galaxy A12 Was The Best-Selling Smartphone Globally In 2021". Android Headlines. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "Samsung Launches Entry-Level Smartphone Galaxy A12". Samsung. December 10, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Samsung Galaxy A12". GSMArena. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A12". Gizmochina. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "Galaxy A12". Samsung. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
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