What we like
Main photosensor.Sober but original designOutstanding AutonomyHeadphone, microSD, and Dual SIM jack
What we don’t like
Sluggish fair PerformanceSecondary photosensorsLong to recharge
Complete specs in our table
operating system: AndroidOperating system version: 11Android Overlay: One UI 3.0Voice assistant: Google AssistantScreen size: 6.5inScreen type: PLS TFT LCDScreen definition: 1600 x 720 pixelsRefresh rate: 60HzPixel density: 270Internal memory: 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GBExpandable storage: YesProcessor: Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35The fineness of engraving: 12nmNumber of CPU cores: 8CPU frequency: 2.35GHzGPU: PowerVR GE8320RAM: 3GB, 4GB, 6GBBattery capacity: 5000Removable battery: NoWireless charging: NoFast charging: NoFast charge power: 15WNumber of cameras (front & back): 5Definition of rear sensor(s): 48MP, 5MP, 2MP, 2MPDefinition of the front sensor(s): 8Video recording: [email protected]Camera stabilizer: digitalFront End Flash: NoRear photo lens aperture: f/2.0, f/2.2, f/2.4, f/2.4Front photo lens aperture: f/2.2Compatible SIM card(s): Nano-SIMDual SIM compatible: Yes5G compatible: NoCompatible VoLTE: YesWi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHzBluetooth: 5Nfc: YesGPS: YesConnector type: USB 2.0 Type-CFingerprint biometric reader: YesFacial recognition sensor: 2D facial recognitionAccelerometer: YesGyroscope: YesAmbient light sensor: YesJack: YesNumber of speakers: 1Height: 164mmWidth: 75.8mmThickness: 8.9mmWeight: 205gDAS head: 0.67 W/kgTrunk SAR: 1.38 W/kg
What is in the Box?
Curious? As always, don’t expect to find a screen protector in the complete package, which I think would be so much better just for the sake of competing favourably with its competitors such as realme, Vivo, and Xiaomi at this price category. Anyway, in the box, you will see a
A USB-C cableA 15W charger3.5mm mini-jack wired headphonesA SIM eject key
Ambient but rather attract design
The front view of the A12 doesn’t represent enough what an entry-level smartphone should look like. Therefore, this gadget comes with a front sensor in the table, clearly borders visible from all angles, but the borders are slightly wider on the lower part. On the back of this competitive smartphone, Samsung has emphasized an excellently grooved touch on most of the case and a lower plane. In addition, the plastic back fits in so perfectly at this price level We also discover a receiver, a single speaker, the USB-C connector, and the 3.5 mm earphone jack on the lower end of the gadget. The space for up to two nanoSIM cards and one microSD card is on the left edge. On the right edges, we discover four buttons and a fingerprint sensor.
A decent screen
Samsung is well known for equipping its smartphones with better off screens than some of its shoulder-to-shoulder competitors(realme 8,poco). That is what we see also with the Galaxy A12. However, unlike the Amoled slabs seen on most expensive gadgets from the Korean giant, here with the A12, we find an HD+ LCD screen (1,600 x 720 pixels) of 6.5 inches. Samsung decided to settle on a minimum decision for the refresh rate to present to us only 60Hz in this budget phone.
Performance
A basic look at the design of the Galaxy A12 proposes the Performance of the phone. Its MediaTek Helio P35 processor and 4 GB of RAM unmistakably don’t make it a lightning war. It permits you to open, close, and change starting with one application then onto the next immediately, regardless of whether the most eager of them will, in general, restart when you get back to them. A finding that isn’t shocking given the measure of RAM accessible.
Interface
Currently, the gadget in our review utilizes Android 11, which is based on OneUI 2.5. However, it is important to know that the gadget was released based on OneUI 2.5(Android 10 version). For this device, small features such as dark mode, navigation using gestures, plus a customizable shortcut widget is very useful
Audio
The single speaker located at the lower end of the smartphone delivers a very overall sound that tends to lose its quality with time. However, you will find a 3.55 headphone jack mended for that purpose for the better part of a solution. Once plugged, it quickly gives you access to Dolby Atmos and equalizer as well.
camera
The photo module of the A12 does not do in luxury. We still find 4 +1 photosensors:
48 megapixel (f/2.0) wide-angle sensor.Ultra wide-angle sensor of 5 megapixels (f2,2).Depth sensor of 2 megapixels (f/2.4).2 megapixel (f/2.4) macro sensor.8 megapixel (f/2.2) selfie sensor.
video
The Samsung Galaxy A12 can shoot up to 1080p at 30 frames per second, with the main sensor as the front sensor.
Autonomy
Equipped with a 5000mAh battery, the manufacturer guarantees you great autonomy to close to 72hrs on 100% charge. The magic part of it concerns the 15w charger that does support fast charging. In half an hour, the smartphone gains 23%.
Price and availability
Starting at a price of Ksh 21,576 (64GB, 4 GB)on Samsungs official web page, this means at various outlets with time. You can be guaranteed a price less than that. The manufacture has dispatched the phone in white, black, and blue colours.
