Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Nokia X20
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 and Nokia X20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A12 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A12, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,470 mAh
- Weight
- 205 g
- against 220 g
Nokia X20, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 323,425
- against 103,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- against 270 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 103,000 | 323,425 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Kryo 460 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Kryo 460 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Red | Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 168.9 mm |
| Weight | 205 g Best value | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % Best value | 79.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IPX2 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,470 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, PLS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B1, 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B12, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, ANT+ | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, FM Radio, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.79 W/kg Best value | 1.04 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.62 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.673 W/kg | 0.51 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.377 W/kg | 1.29 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 660 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A127F, SM-A127F/DS | TA-1341, TA-1344 |
