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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 9.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 9.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 15 W
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1,024 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 404 ppi
- against 270 ppi
Specification comparison
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Black, Cream, Lavender, Green, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 4.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 123.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % | 89.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant | IP48, Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Rugged Build | — | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 20 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 4.74 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 1,024 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 117,300 | 2,947,517 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 222 | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 868 | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,459 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 4:3 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5 in | 7.6 in |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 2,448 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,848 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 404 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 1, Anti-reflective coating, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Touchscreen |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 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 n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.23 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.67 W/kg | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg | 1.21 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | 130 € | 1,929 € |
| MPN | — | — |
