Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy M52 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 12, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 12 | Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.2 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,338,069
- against 589,200
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 2.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 800 nits
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 2,815 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,338,069 Best value | 589,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,995 Best value | 1,017 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,413 Best value | 2,841 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 3.1 GHz performance cores and four 1.8 GHz efficiency cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 at 2.2 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.9 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Blue, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 164 g Best value | 173 g |
| Usable Surface | 87 % Best value | 86.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,815 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,170 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,532 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless, Notch | Gorilla Glass 5, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 18 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.79 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg Best value | 1.4 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2 | SM-M526BR, SM-M526BR/DS, SM-M526B, SM-M526B/DS |
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