Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs Xiaomi Poco M3
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho and Xiaomi Poco M3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 9.6 mm
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Xiaomi Poco M3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 177,904
- against 117,300
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 117,300 | 177,904 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 222 | 339 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 868 | 1,208 Best value |
| 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 CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Blue, Yellow, Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.6 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % | 83.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 439 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | 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 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC Best value |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.67 W/kg | 0.597 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg | 0.807 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A12 Nacho | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A127F/DSN, SM-A127F/DS, SM-A127F, SM-A127M, SM-A127U | M2010J19CG, M2010J19CI |
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