Samsung Galaxy M12

Samsung Galaxy M12 sports a 6.7-inch HD+ display that offers 720x1600 pixels resolution, pixel density of 274 PPI. The phone carries a 20:9 ratio screen with a punch hole design that houses the front camera. This is a budget device, which is why Samsung has used the octa-core Exynos 8 Octa 850 chipset to power it. It runs on Android 11 version built over the Samsung One UI custom interface. The hardware setup also includes 4GB RAM along with 64GB storage that is further expandable. The imaging duties are handled by quad camera setup of 48MP, 5MP, 2MP and 2MP sensors at the back. On the front, the phone has an 8MP selfie camera. The Galaxy M12 is loaded with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 15W charging via USB Type C port. Other Samsung mobiles with 4GB RAM includes the Galaxy M01, and the Galaxy M11

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Samsung Galaxy M12: Pros & Cons

7.8
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Big screen
  • Decent hardware performer
  • Expandable storage
  • Capable rear camera
  • Android 11 out of the box
  • Long battery backup
  • 15W charging speed
  • Bad Stuff
  • HD+ screen quality
  • Notch design
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy M12 is an ideal budget device that comes with Android 11 out of the box. It runs on the new Exynos Octa 850 chipset with 4GB RAM and offers 64GB storage, which is further expandable. But having quad rear camera is a big plus, and with the 8MP camera for selfies, you can take video calls with ease. And finally, the 6,000mAh battery with 15W charging support offers long backup with quick charge as well. Worthy option for budget-conscious buyers.

Samsung Galaxy M12 Details

Punch Hole Design, Display
The phone carries a notch on the front screen, where the selfie camera resides. Because of this, the 6.5-inch HD+ display looks much bigger in size, giving you wider viewing experience. The screen offers resolution of 720x1600 pixels and pixel density of 274 PPI. The volume rocker and power buttons are placed on the right side of the phone.
Performance, Triple Rear Camera, Storage
The Galaxy M12 uses the octa-core Exynos 8 Octa 850 processor to help you with multi-tasking and general mobile activities. The chipset is paired with 4GB RAM and has Mali G52 MP1 GPU for better grahics processing on the device. It also has 64GB onboard storage that is further expandable via the microSD card slot. For imaging, the M12 features quad rear cameras that includes 48MP primary sensor, 5MP ultrawide angle sensor, 2MP sensor and 2MP depth sensor. Whereas on the front, the phone has an 8MP selfie camera.
Battery, Connectivity, Security
The phone gets added security feature like fingerprint sensor at the back. This can be used to unlock the phone, as well different set of apps for added privacy. Samsung Galaxy M12 boasts a 6,000mAh battery that can be charged using the USB Type C port. Connectivity options on the phone include, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, VoLTE, Infrared and GPS with GLONASS.

Samsung Galaxy M12 Specifications

Summary

Processor Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 850
Display 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
Storage 64 GB
Front Camera Single (8 MP, f/2.2 Camera)
Rear Camera Quad (48 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle(80° field-of-view) Camera + 5 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(4.0" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera)
Battery 6000 mAh
RAM 4 GB

General

Launch Date March 17, 2021
Dimensions 6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 inch (164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm)
Weight 221 grams
Build Back: Plastic
Face unlock Yes

Processor

Chipset Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 850
CPU Octa core, 2GHz, Cortex A55
Architecture 64-bit
Graphics Mali-G52 MP1

Software

Operating System Android v11
Custom UI Samsung One UI

Storage

Internal Memory 64 GB
RAM 4 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 1 TB (Dedicated)

Display

Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Size 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
Display Type PLS TFT LCD
Aspect ratio 20:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with notch
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 81.95 %
Pixel Density 270 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Flash Rear (LED Flash)
Rear Quad (48 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle(80° field-of-view) Camera + 5 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(4.0" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera)
Sensor ISOCELL Plus
Front Single (8 MP, f/2.2 Camera)
Camera Features Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Zoom Digital 10 x
Video Rear: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Type Li-ion
Capacity 6000 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes, 15W
Talk time Up to 58 Hours(4G)
Wireless Charging No

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
Wi-Fi Yes with b/g/n
Network 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-fi features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging
NFC Chipset No

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Side
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
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