Samsung Galaxy A12 is a great entry level smartphone and we are going to talk about its specs, price, and release date. Samsung Galaxy A12 will arrive in international markets in January and a month later the Galaxy A02 will follow. Both are part of the new offer of the South Korean giant for entry range. And you’re going to like them, especially for their price that is within the reach of all budgets.
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Samsung has been leading global mobile sales for many years, and there is no other producer that offers such a complete mobile catalog as theirs. It starts in the new “Z” series with two different folding phones that have practically no competition with exceptions such as the Moto Razr, covers the high-end with the “S” series, and the “Note” series are the best phablets on the market.
From there on, things get complicated. The Chinese manufacturers (Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, ZTE…) are pushing the envelope in the mid-range with the best units for those looking for features/price. The entry-level range is just as competitive and you can add Motorola, TCL or Alcatel with good offers.
Samsung is aware that it can’t neglect consumers who are looking for a special price and for mid-range and entry level it has the “A” series and the cheaper “M” series. And we are talking about the economy with this Galaxy A12 that will be below the $200 barrier.
Samsung Galaxy A12 specs
The Samsung Galaxy A has a 6.5-inch diagonal, HD+ resolution LCD screen. It has an eight-core MediaTek and 4GB RAM and a minimum 64GB internal storage expandable with microSD cards. The camera is not bad at all and there are four sensors: 48MP main, a 12MP ultra wide-angle and two other 2MP for macro and depth.
The battery is another point of interest with 5,000 mAh capacity and a 15W fast charge. In addition to the typical connectivity in a mid-range mobile, the smartphone takes advantage of the Samsung Knox security platform and it is compatible with a fingerprint sensor located on the side.
| OS | Android 10 customized with Samsung One UI |
| screen | 6.5-inch Infinity-V LCD |
| Resolution | HD + for 1560 x 720 pixels |
| Processor | Octa-core MediaTek MT6765 up to 2.3 GHz |
| Memory | 4GB RAM |
| Storage | 64GB or 128GB expandable with microSD up to 1TB |
| Front camera | 8MP, F2.0 |
| Rear camera | Quad configuration: · 48MP, principal F2.0 · 5MP F2.2 ultra wide-angle · 2MP, F2.4 macro · 2MP, F2.4 depth |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 4G LTE / 3G / 2G, Bluetooth, USB-C, fingerprint reader |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh with 15W fast charge |
| Dimensions | 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm |
Price and release date
The Samsung Galaxy A12 will be available in white, black, blue, and red finishes and will reach international markets in January. Very interesting for those who are looking for a competent mobile phone at a good price. Its price will be around $200.
And if you are looking for an even cheaper Samsung mobile, the Galaxy A02s will be available in February. With a similar screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, a triple sensor main camera and the same 5,000 mAh battery as the A12, its price will around $150.
