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Samsung Galaxy A12



Specifications
Price in Bangladesh
Official | 4GB 64GB ৳14,999 |
General
Device Type | Smartphone |
Model | SM-A125F/DSN, SM-A125F/DS, SM-A125F, SM-A125M, SM-A125U, SM-A125U1, SM-A125N, SM-A125W |
Announced | November, 2020 |
Released | November, 2020 |
Status | Available |
Hardware & Software
Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android |
OS Version | 10, upgradable to Android 12 |
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. | Samsung One UI 4.1 |
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 |
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
CPU Cores | 8 cores |
Architecture | 64 bit |
Fabrication | 12 nm |
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | PowerVR GE8320 |
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 4 GB |
RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Design
Dimensions | 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) |
Weight | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
Colors |
Black, White, Blue, Red |
Build Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
Display
Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | PLS LCD |
Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 |
Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | ~270 ppi density |
Screen to Body Ratio | 82.06 % |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
HDR 10 / HDR+ support |
Rear Camera
Camera Setup | Quad Camera |
Main Camera | 48 MP |
Specifications | f/2.4, (depth) |
Second Camera | 5 MP |
Specifications | f/2.4, (depth) |
Third Camera | 2 MP |
Specifications | f/2.4, (depth) |
Fourth Camera | 2 MP |
Specifications | f/2.4, (depth) |
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. |
26 mm focal length |
Autofocus | Yes |
OIS | |
Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | LED Flash |
Image | 8000 x 6000 Pixels |
Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
Zoom | 10 x Digital Zoom |
Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Aperture | f/12.2 |
Camera Features |
10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
Video | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 |
Video FPS | 30 fps |
Front Camera
Camera Setup | Single |
Secondary |
8 MP |
Specifications | f/2.2 |
Aperture | f/2.2 |
Video | 3840x2160 |
Video FPS | 30 fps |
Battery
Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
Placement | Non-removable |
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 5000 mAh |
Quick Charging | 15W wired |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 40 Hours(4G) |
Storage
Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
USB OTG |
Network
2G Network |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only) |
3G Network |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
4G Network |
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Standard SIM |
Data
GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
Web Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
Messaging
SMS SMS (Short Messaging Service) is a text messaging service component of phone, Web, or mobile communication systems. It uses standardized communications protocols to allow mobile phone devices to exchange short text messages over the networks. | Yes (threaded view) |
MMS MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content (audio clips, video clips and images) to and from mobile phones over wireless networks using the WAP protocol. | |
Email Email (Electronic Mail) is a system for receiving, sending, and storing electronic messages, Similar to a letter, email is text messages that may contain files, images, or other attachments sent via the internet to a recipient by using applications and software prograps. An email address is required to receive email, and that address is unique to the user. | Yes |
IM IM (Instant Messaging) is an exchange of text messages through a software application, it enable you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet. | Yes |
Connectivity
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
Wi-fi Hotspot | |
Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | |
USB | Mass storage device, USB charging |
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Media
FM Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
3.5mm Jack | No |
Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors & Security
Fingerprint Sensor | |
Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side-Mounted |
Light Sensor | Yes Available |
Face Unlock | Yes |
More
Made By | Korea |
SAR EU | 0.67 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body) |
Performance Tests
AnTuTu | 107189 (v8) |
GeekBench | 1034 (v5.1) |
GFXBench | 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen |
Display | 1363:1 contrast ratio, 472 nits max brightness (measured) |
Loudspeaker | -30.4 LUFS (Below average) |
Battery (old) | Endurance rating 123h |
PROS
- Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- IP67-rated water and dust resistance
- Exynos 1480 processor with AMD Xclipse 530 GPU
- 50MP main camera with OIS and 4K@60fps video recording
- 32MP front camera with 4K video support
- 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging
- Expandable storage via microSDXC
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Android 14 with One UI
- Stylish color options and premium design
CONS
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Plastic frame and back panel
- No wireless charging support
- Slower 25W charging compared to competitors
- Heavier body at 213g
- Uses eMMC 5.1 storage instead of faster UFS type
Samsung Galaxy A12 Price in Bangladesh
The Samsung Galaxy A12 comes in two variants in Bangladesh. The official price for the 4GB+64GB model is ৳14,999, while the 4GB+128GB variant is priced at ৳15,999. This model is available in four colors: Black, White, Blue, and Red. It features a glass front, aluminum back, and aluminum frame, providing a premium build quality.
Samsung Galaxy A12 is an entry-level budget smartphone from Samsung that offers a well-rounded experience for everyday users. It features a large 6.5-inch HD+ display, a quad-camera setup led by a 48MP sensor, a long-lasting 5000mAh battery, and a reliable MediaTek Helio P35 processor. The phone is designed for users who prioritize big screens, decent camera performance, and a solid battery backup at an affordable price point. Its minimalist design, durable build, and side-mounted fingerprint sensor give it an edge over competitors in the same segment.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Variants
RAM & Storage | Price (BDT) | Status |
---|---|---|
4GB + 64GB | ৳14,999 | Official |
4GB + 128GB | ৳15,999 | Official |
Samsung Galaxy A12 Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a budget-friendly device equipped with a quad-camera system, large battery, and expandable storage. It targets users who seek a practical smartphone for everyday use.
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Model Name | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
Release Date | December 21, 2020 |
Market Availability | Available |
Official Price | ৳14,999 (64GB), ৳15,999 (128GB) |
RAM & Storage | 4GB RAM + 64GB/128GB Storage (Expandable) |
Display and Design
Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio, providing an immersive viewing experience ideal for videos and browsing. While it sticks to a standard 60Hz refresh rate, it’s protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, adding durability.
The phone has a minimalistic design with a plastic back and frame and weighs 205g. Available in Black, White, Blue, and Red, the A12 offers a solid in-hand feel with a modern aesthetic.
Performance and Processor
Under the hood, the Galaxy A12 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset built on a 12nm process. It includes an octa-core CPU (4×2.35 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU, making it capable of handling day-to-day tasks, casual gaming, and multitasking without major lags.
With 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB/128GB eMMC 5.1 storage, users can also expand storage via microSDXC for more media and apps.
Camera and Video
The Galaxy A12 is equipped with a quad-camera setup:
- Main Camera: 48 MP (wide)
- Ultra-wide: 5 MP
- Macro: 2 MP
- Depth Sensor: 2 MP
It supports features like HDR, digital zoom, and face detection, and can shoot videos in 1080p at 30fps. The 8 MP front camera also supports 1080p video and is suitable for selfies and video calls.
This combination offers decent photography for a budget phone, particularly in well-lit conditions.
Battery and Charging
The device packs a 5000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery, ensuring excellent battery life that easily lasts a full day or more. It supports 15W fast charging via a USB Type-C port, making recharging more convenient compared to micro-USB models in this price range.
Connectivity and 5G Support
While the Galaxy A12 does not support 5G, it offers solid 4G LTE coverage with bands like 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, and 41. It includes:
- Dual SIM support
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- USB Type-C 2.0
Additional Features
The phone comes with:
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Face unlock
- Light sensor
- Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
- Samsung One UI 4.1
- FM radio with RDS
- No 3.5mm audio jack
These features provide a balanced mix of security, usability, and entertainment.
Reason to Buy
Here are some compelling reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A12:
- Large 6.5-inch display with Gorilla Glass protection
- 48MP quad-camera setup
- Massive 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging
- Expandable storage support
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- Great for students, first-time smartphone users, and budget-conscious buyers
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a smart choice for budget-conscious users looking for a reliable, feature-packed smartphone. It balances essential features like a good display, decent camera, and long-lasting battery. While it isn’t designed for heavy gamers or power users, it’s ideal for everyday tasks, social media, and media consumption.
Its clean UI, Samsung brand reliability, and practical specs make it a strong competitor in the budget segment.
FAQ
Q: Does Samsung Galaxy A12 support 5G?
A: No, the Galaxy A12 supports up to 4G LTE only.
Q: Is the battery removable?
A: No, it has a non-removable 5000mAh battery.
Q: Can I expand the storage?
A: Yes, it supports microSD cards.
Q: Does it have Gorilla Glass protection?
A: Yes, the screen is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Q: What version of Android does it run?
A: It ships with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 12.
Q: Is there a fingerprint sensor?
A: Yes, it’s side-mounted for quick unlocking.
Alternatives to Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB+64GB)
If you’re considering other options, here are some strong alternatives:
Model | Key Highlights |
---|---|
Samsung Galaxy M12 | 48MP Quad Camera, Exynos 850, 6000mAh battery |
Samsung Galaxy F12 | Similar to M12 with 6.5″ display and large battery |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 | Snapdragon 678, AMOLED Display, 13MP Selfie |
Samsung Galaxy M21 | 20MP Front Camera, AMOLED Display, 6000mAh Battery |
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