Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M12
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M12. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M12 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M12
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 42999 | Rs. 10999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42999. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M12 is Rs. 10999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M12's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M12 has IPS Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 390 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M12 has only 270 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Samsung Galaxy M12's ~ 81.9%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M12's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M12 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M12's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M12's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M12 |
| General | ||
| Model | A55 | Galaxy M12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 11, 2024 | |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm | 75.9 x 164 x 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 221 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 270 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 81.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, 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 on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 5 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, E-sim | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 48 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 5 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama, HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |