With the release of the Samsung A12, has expanded the Galaxy A series with a brand-new smartphone. The Galaxy A12 has a 48MP main camera and a fashionable back quad camera arrangement.
The Galaxy A12 is an economical device that delivers an exceptionally wide range of features Nigerians seek, along with the 6.5-inch enormous display and 5,000mAh massive battery.
The Head of Marketing for Samsung Nigeria, Mr Iretiogo Oke, recently made the following remarks at the launch event in Lagos: “With the debut of the Galaxy A12, Samsung Nigeria has begun the new year with a firm commitment to provide Galaxy lovers with the great features at an astonishing price.
We continue to demonstrate our dedication to paying attention to the demands of Nigerian consumers and offering innovation for all through these new gadgets, the A12, A02s, and A02.
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a tastefully crafted quad back camera, making it simple to record special moments and spread joy to friends and family.
Black, white, and blue are the three distinct and vibrant colours that the Galaxy A12 is offered. The gadget promises to change the game for everyone because it packs some seriously fantastic features at an equally awesome price.
The Galaxy A12 sports a sizable 5,000mAh battery reserve, providing users with ample juice to get through the day without interruption. When you do need to recharge, 15W Fast Charging expedites the process, according to Oke.
He claims that the Galaxy A12 has 4GB of RAM and a choice of 64GB or 128GB of internal storage.
The A12’s potent Octa-core MTK 6765 processor, clocked at 2.3 GHz, is optimised for gaming, allowing you to play your favourite games without lag.
“With the release of these gadgets and Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa, or Joeboy, the face of the Galaxy A series, Samsung furthers their ongoing drive to endear their brands to consumers.”
The suggested retail price for the Galaxy A12 64GB and 128GB is N67,000 and N72,000, respectively, across the board.
The smartphone has the following measurements: 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 205 grammes. The smartphone offers 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of internal storage in addition to 3 GB, 4 GB, and 6 GB of RAM.
The OS that controls the gadget is Android 10. It has FM radio, USB Type-C 2.0, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. The glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame make up its construction.
It is powered by a non-removable Li-Po battery with a 5000 mAh capacity and 15W fast battery charging. The smartphone sports a 6.5-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The gadget is available in a number of hues, including Black, White, Blue, and Red.
The smartphone has either a Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM built in (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). It has a quad camera with 48 MP wide-angle, 5 MP ultra-wide, 2 MP macro, and 2 MP resolution (depth) There is an 8 MP camera on the front.
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Display and Design
In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy A12 differs from its predecessor.
One of those smartphones with an altogether new design that could appeal to aficionados who were particularly happy with the Samsung Galaxy A11’s design
Four cameras are housed in a square camera module on the back of the Galaxy A12. An LED flash is located underneath the module.
The Samsung marking, which shows the phone is a Samsung, is located far down on the back.
We have an IPS screen up front that is 6.5 inches in size, somewhat larger than the 6.4-inch screens on the Galaxy A11 and Galaxy A22.
The resolution of this display is the same as that of the A11 at 720 by 1600. Its dimension is comparable to that of the less expensive Samsung Galaxy A02s, nevertheless.
Customers who decide to buy the Samsung Galaxy A12 will have a choice of four colours: Black, White, Red, and Blue.
The cameras
One of the greatest improvements over the Samsung Galaxy A11 is the camera.
The significant improvements made by Samsung are likely to appeal to fans who owned the A11 as well as enthusiasts looking for smartphones in this price range.
In contrast to the triple camera system on the Galaxy A11, we have a quad-rear camera system with higher-res cameras.
The back camera system consists of a 48MP main camera with an f/2.0 aperture, a 5MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro camera, a 2MP depth camera, and a 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
Moving forward, we have an 8MP front camera with an f/2.2 aperture. This camera may be used to take and record movies or selfies.
Software and Hardware
Like with the Samsung Galaxy A11, Samsung didn’t really provide much information on the CPU used in the Galaxy A12, but we do know that it is an Octa-core MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) processor made up of two quad-core processors clocked at 2.35 GHz and 1.8 GHz, respectively.
Additionally, the Galaxy A12 has three triple RAM options: 3GB, 4GB, and 6 GB.
Users will be able to choose between 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB of storage. This equipment is powered by a non-removable 5000mAh battery.
The Galaxy A12’s user interface is built on top of the Android 10 operating system on the software side. With One UI 3.1, the smartphone may be updated to Android 11.
Connectivity
A USB Type-C connector, Bluetooth, WiFi, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are all included in the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Since this device only supports 4G LTE, it is not a 5G phone, therefore enthusiasts won’t be able to use 5G for downloads, uploads, and streaming like they can with the Galaxy A22 5G.
How Much is Samsung A12 in Nigeria (Konga, Jumia & Slot)
The starting price of the Samsung Galaxy A12 in Nigeria is around 79,000 Naira. The smartphone is available for around $180 on Jumia, Slot, Konga, and other top online retailers.
Users would need to pay $236 for the top-tier 6GB / 128GB edition, which is equivalent to 89,798 Naira in Nigeria, 25,972 KSH in Kenya, and 1,380 GHC in Ghana.
On November 24, 2020, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A12, which went on sale in January 2021.
Samsung A12 in Nigeria (Konga)
The Price of Samsung A12 is NGN83,500
Samsung A12 in Nigeria (Jumia)
Samsung A12 price in Nigeria is at the rate of ₦99,902
Samsung A12 in Nigeria (Slot)
The Samsung A12 costs between NGN 84,000 and NGN 92,000 in Nigeria.
Samsung A12 Specs
NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
LAUNCH
Announced 2020, November 24
Status Available. Released 2020, December 21
BODY
Dimensions: 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight: 205 g (7.23 oz)
Build: Glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame
SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type PLS LCD
Size 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS: Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Chipset Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
eMMC 5.1
MAIN CAMERA
Quad 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 8 MP, f/2.2
Video 1080p@30fps
SOUND Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio FM radio, RDS, recording
USB USB Type-C 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Virtual proximity sensing
BATTERY
Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 15W wired
MISC
Colours: Black, White, Blue, and Red
Model: LSM-A125F/DSN, SM-A125F/DS, SM-A125F, SM-A125M, SM-A125U, SM-A125U1, SM-A125N, SM-A125W
SAR: EU 0.67 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Price: $ 104.79 / € 179.00 / £ 159.99 / ₹ 12,480 / C$ 222.25 / Rp 2,299,000
TESTS
Performance; AnTuTu: 107189 (v8)
GeekBench: 1034 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display: Contrast ratio: 1363:1 (nominal)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: -30.4 LUFS (Below average)
Battery life
Endurance rating 123h
Conclusion
Given that the Galaxy A12 is one of Samsung’s less expensive smartphones, the fact that it isn’t a very speedy device shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.
However, even by the standards of other low-cost smartphones, the phone is exceedingly hard to use. You may tell something is wrong when the keyboard lags during the first setup.
The recommended retail price of this phone in the United States is $179.99, which is just too much money for a device that has trouble performing even the most basic functions.
It is presently being sold through Samsung and the majority of carriers for $104.99, which is better but still doesn’t address the Galaxy A12’s performance difficulties. The final update, Android 11, will also continue to be available whenever it does.
If you can afford it, I would highly advise purchasing a Galaxy A32 5G instead, which typically costs $279.99 but regularly goes on sale for $205.
A smart alternative in this price range is to get a pre-owned iPhone 8 or iPhone X. The battery life won’t be as excellent, but you could replace it later, and even these older iPhones are speedier than the Galaxy A12.
Additionally, given that iOS 15 still supports devices as old as the iPhone 6S, they ought still to have a few iOS upgrades remaining.
