The Samsung Galaxy A12 comes in as a successor to the Samsung Galaxy A11. As a successor, it features a different chassis design, an improved camera system, bigger storage, more RAM and lots more. In summary, it packs in features that makes it a more appreciated smartphone when compared to its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Key Specs & Features✪ 6.5-inch TFT LCD Display, 720 x 1560 Pixels, 264 PPI
✪ Octa-core Processor (2.3 GHz, 1.8 GHz)
✪ 3GB / 4GB / 6GB RAM
✪ Android 10
✪ 32GB / 64GB / 128GB Storage with SD-Card Support
✪ 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear Camera
✪ 8MP Front Camera
✪ 4G LTE
✪ Non-Removable 5000mAh Li-Po Battery
Design and DisplayThe Samsung Galaxy A12 sets itself aside from its predecessor design wise. It is one of those smartphones that features an entirely different design, which may appeal to enthusiats who were really satisfied with the design on the Samsung Galaxy A11.
The rear of the Galaxy A12 bears a square camera module housing four cameras. Beneath the module is an LED flash. Moving far down on the rear, is the Samsung branding, which indicates its a Samsung smartphone.
Upfront, we have got a 6.5-inch TFT display, which is slightly bigger than the 6.4-inch display on the Galaxy A11. This display bears the same 720 x 1560 resolution as seen on the A11. However, it has a density of 264 PPI in lieu of 268 as seen on its predecessor.
Enthusiats who choose to purchase the Samsung Galaxy A12 will have the four color options that include Black, White, Red and Blue.
The CamerasThe Cameras on the Samsung Galaxy A12 are one of the biggest upgrades over the Galaxy A11. Samsung made substantial upgrades that has a high chance of appealing to enthusiasts who owned the A11 and also enthusiasts in need of smartphones in this budget range.
For starters, we have got a quad-rear camera system, bearing higher-res cameras, as opposed to the triple camera system on the Galaxy A11.
The rear camera system bears a 48MP primary camera with an aperture of f/2.0, a 5MP ultrawide camera with an aperture of f/2.2, a 2MP macro camera with an aperture of f/2.4 and a 2MP depth camera with an aperture of f/2.4.
Moving upfront, we have got an 8MP front shooter with an aperture of f/2.2. This camera will serve for selfie photos and videos.
Hardware and SoftwareSimilar to how it was with the Samsung Galaxy A11, Samsung didn’t really give a very substantial info on the processor featured on the Galaxy A12, however, we do know its an Octa-core processor ranging from 2.3GHz to 1.8GHz.
The Galaxy A12 also offers triple RAM options, that include 3GB, 4GB and 6GB. For storage, enthusiats will have the option of selecting either 32GB, 64GB or 128GB. Poweing these components, is a no-removable 5000mAh battery.
On the software side, the Galaxy A12 runs its user interface ontop of the Android 10 operating system.
ConnectivityThe Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, Bluetooth, Wifi.
Internet connectivity on here is capped at 4G LTE, which means it isn’t a 5G phone, which means enthusiasts won’t be able to employ 5G for downloads, uploads and streaming.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Price and AvailabilityThe price of the Samsung Galaxy A12 starts around $212 for the 3GB / 32GB varaint, which translates to 80,666 Naira in Nigeria, 23,331 KHS in Kenya and 1,240 GHC in Ghana.
Enthusiats who desire the top of the line 6GB / 128GB variant will have to shell out $236, which translates to 89,798 Naira in Nigeria, 25,972 KSH in Kenya and 1,380 GHC in Ghana
The Samsung Galaxy A12 was announced on November 24th 2020 and is expected to be available for purchase as from January 2021.
