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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Series | Galaxy A series |
| First released | Original: November 24, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-11-24) Nacho: August 9, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-08-09) |
| Availability by region | December 21, 2020 (2020-12-21) |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A10 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 |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue and Red |
| Dimensions | 164 mm (6.5 in) H 75.8 mm (2.98 in) W 8.9 mm (0.35 in) D |
| Weight | 205 g (7.2 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 10, upgradable toAndroid 12,One UI 4.1 |
| System-on-chip | Original:MediatekMT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) Nacho:SamsungExynos 850 (S5E3830) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core: 4x2.35 GHzCortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHzCortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Memory | 3 GB, 4 GB, or 6 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB, 64 GB or 128 GB |
| Removable storage | MicroSD[broken anchor] (up to 1 TB) |
| Battery | 5000 mAhlithium polymer |
| Charging | 15 W fast charge via USB type C |
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| Front camera | 8 MP f/2.2 |
| Display | 60Hz refresh rate,IPS LCD720 × 1600, 6.5 in (170 mm), 20:9 ratio, ~85.8% screen-to-body ratio, ~270 ppi density |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Connectivity | 3.5 mm aux, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz |
| Water resistance | N/A |
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| Other | NFC (market/region dependent) |
| Website | web |
TheSamsung Galaxy A12 is anAndroidsmartphone manufactured bySamsung Electronics. This phone was announced on November 24, 2020 as a successor to theSamsung Galaxy A11.[1]
The Samsung Galaxy A12 was not available in theUnited States until April 2021.[2][3] The model of the Samsung Galaxy A12 that was made available in the U.S. had 3 GBRAM and a 16 MP main camera, rather than the 48 MP camera found in newer models.
In Europe, Samsung launched the Galaxy A12 at €179 for the 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage variant, and €199 for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant.[4]
Samsung launched the Galaxy A12 inIndia on February 16, 2021, at a price of Rs.12,999 for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant, while the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant was priced at Rs.13,999. On August 12, 2021, Samsung relaunched the phone with theExynos 850SoC in India.[5][6] This variant could be purchased in 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage configurations. The 4 GB RAM model cost Rs. 13.999 and 6 GB RAM model cost Rs. 16.499, respectively.
In North America, Samsung launched the Galaxy A12 April 2021 for the price of US$180 for the 4 GB + 64 GB internal storage model, while in other countries likeCanada selling the 3 GB + 32 GB for C$220. 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-houseExynos 850[7]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.[8][9] 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 5GhzWi-Fi protocols, whilst the prior model supported only 2.4Ghz.[10]
The Galaxy A12 has a 6.5 in (170 mm)IPS LCD display with 720 × 1600 resolution and a 60 Hertz Refresh rate.[11]
The phone has a dedicated slot for microSDXC and internal storage configurations of: 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB as well as memory configurations of 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB.[12]
The phone is powered byMediatekMT6765 Helio P35 System-on-Chip (SoC), which is built on a 12-nanometer (nm) process technology. This SoC features an octa-coreCPU 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 2.3 GHz, while the power-efficient cluster also consists of four Cortex-A53 cores that are clocked at 1.8 GHz.
The Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 SoC also comes with an integratedIMGPowerVR GE8320GPU that operates at 680MHz.[12]
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 withf/2.0 aperture, 26mmfocal 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 30 fps on the main, ultrawide and selfie cameras.[12]
The phone has a 5000mAhLi-Po non-removable battery that can be fast charged (15 W) through theUSB-C port situated between the3.5 mm headphone jack and the single loudspeaker. The fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button on the right.[12][13]
The smartphone shipped withOne UI Core 2.5 overAndroid 10, preloaded with many standardGoogle apps. An official update toOne UI Core 4 andAndroid 12 was made available during August-September 2022. The Nacho version was released withOne UI Core 3.1 andAndroid 11. It is promised to have at least two large OS Updates in its lifetime. They both come withSamsung Knox, aided byMcAfee's virus protection.[14]
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