Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A12. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Samsung Galaxy A12 which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A12
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 13289 | Rs. 18990 |
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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. 13289. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A12 has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 266 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 M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A12's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A12 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 48 MP Quad Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 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 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A12 | Galaxy M42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 16, 2020 | April 28, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 164 x 8.9 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 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 | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 264 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 84.3% |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | panorama, HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10, upgradable to v11 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| 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 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | |