Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Oppo A55
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 and Oppo A55: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Oppo.
The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A55, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A12 | A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A55, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 110,000
- against 103,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Weight
- 193 g
- against 205 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 103,000 | 110,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 189 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | 810 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Red | Blue, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % | 82.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.51″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, PLS LCD, Touchscreen | NEG T2X-1, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | A55 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g 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, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| 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+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.79 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.673 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.377 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A12 | A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A127F, SM-A127F/DS | CPH2325 |
