Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A12. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has better resolution of 2220 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A12 which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A12
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3720 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 24 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 19999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 16, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A12 is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is November, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 6.3 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A12 has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has display density of 392 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A12 has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A12 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s ~ 80.5%. Samsung Galaxy A12 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A12's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A12 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 24 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A12's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 8.0 (Oreo) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 16, 2020 | November, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 164 x 8.9 mm | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color PLS IPS (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 264 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 80.5% |
| Features | Infinity Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Samsung Pay | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP with autofocus |
| Features | panorama, HDR | Ultra Wide Angle, Live Focus, Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection, Selfie Focus, Pro-lighting, Fun Camera Feature, 2x Optical Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP f/2.2 | 24 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10, upgradable to v11 | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes |