The Samsung Galaxy A12 boasts a 6.50-inch touchscreen with an impressive resolution of 720×1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9 for crisp visuals.
Under its hood is a 1.8GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) processor, encompassing 4 cores at 1.8GHz and 4 cores at 2.3GHz supported by generous 4GB RAM for powerful multitasking abilities and a lag-free gaming experience.
The device ships with a preinstalled version of Android 10 and is sustained by a 5000mAh battery equipped to grant all-day use as well as fast charging capabilities to refuel quickly when required.
In terms of optics, it has a quad rear camera setup constituted by 48MP (f/2.0) primary sensor accompanied by 5MP (f/2.2), 2MP (f/2.4) lens along with another 2MP (f/2.4) lens that ensures detailed shots from any angle you choose coupled with autofocus capabilities for sharpness accuracy even in difficult lighting conditions while 8MP f/2.2 selfie camera situated upfront complements your video calls or postable self-portraits easily!
The phone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which is more than enough for most people and if you need more then you can always use an SD card to expand the storage. The price is also pretty good, it comes in at R3,400 which isn’t bad considering what you get for the money.
How Much is Samsung Galaxy A12 in South Africa?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 price in South Africa starts at approximately R3,400. Keep in mind that the price of this phone in South Africa is not fixed and is subject to change over time.
Also, different sellers, stores, or retail outlets in South Africa may have variations in the price depending on their offers and promotions. So always compare prices and make sure you’re getting a good deal.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Price in South Africa and Specs
| Brand | Samsung |
| Models | SM-A125F/DSN, SM-A125F/DS, SM-A125F, SM-A125M, SM-A125U, SM-A125U1, SM-A125N, SM-A125W |
| LAUNCH |  |
| Announced | 2020, November 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, December 21 |
| NETWORK |  |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only) |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| 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, 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 |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND |  |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| COMMS |  |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| 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 | Fast charging 15W |
| MISC |  |
| Colours | Black, White, Blue, Red |
| SAR | 0.67 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.50 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body) |
| TESTS | |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 107189 (v8) |
| GeekBench: 1034 (v5.1) | |
| GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1567:1 (nominal) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -26.2 LUFS (Good) |
| Audio quality | Noise -94.0dB / Crosstalk -93.3dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 123h |