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Samsung Galaxy M12 (India)

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Processor
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Display diagonal
6.50 in*
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 720 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,600 px

Display

Display diagonal
6.50 in*
Display pixel density
270 ppi*
Resolution
720 × 1600*
Panel
Display: PLS LCD, 90Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 720 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,600 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    6.50 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    720 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,600 px*
    Technology
    PLS LCD, 90Hz*
    Maximum refresh rate
    90 Hz*

Processing & platform

Processor
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Graphics

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A55*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    2 GHz*

Memory & storage

Memory configurations

  • 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*
  • 6 GB RAM / 128 GB storage*
    Memory
    6 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*

Memory options

  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*
  • 6 GB*
    Capacity
    6 GB*

Storage options

  • 64 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*
  • 128 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    8 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number*
  • Rear wide*
    Estimated light-capture index
    ≈ 3.6* Estimated · full frame at f/2 = 100 Nominal format · 4:3 estimate
    Resolution
    48 MP*
    Position
    Rear*
    Role
    wide*
    Aperture
    2 f-number*
    Optical format
    1/2.0*
  • Rear ultrawide*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Rear*
    Role
    ultrawide*
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number*
  • Rear macro*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    2 MP*
    Position
    Rear*
    Role
    macro*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Area/aperture estimates assume equal scene brightness and exposure time; full frame at f/2 = 100. Nominal-format estimates assume 4:3. Lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are not included.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
6,000 mAh*

Charging

  • Wired*
    Rated charging power
    15 W*
    Technology
    wired*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 11, One UI 3.1*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct*
Reported value 2: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 5.0, A2DP, LE*
Reported value 2: 5*
Reported value 3: 5.0, A2DP, LE*
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • accelerometer*
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)*
Weight
221 g*

Colors

  • Attractive Black*
  • Elegant Blue*
  • Trendy Emerald Green*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 34 fields
Body Weight
221 g (7.80 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    221*
    unit
    g*
    original
    221 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
6.5 inches, 102.0 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6.5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    6.5 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    102*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    102.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,600*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1600*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 11, One UI 3.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Exynos 850 (8 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    8 nm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 16*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Mali-G52*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Samsung Galaxy M12 (India)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    128*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    128GB*
    span
    • 14*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    6*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    6GB*
    span
    • 20*
    • 23*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    48*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    48 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.8*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    0.8µm*
    span
    • 30*
    • 35*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 44*
    • 48*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 76*
    • 80*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 99*
    • 103*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.0*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 50*
    • 55*
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 82*
    • 87*
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 105*
    • 110*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/2.0"*
    span
    • 22*
    • 28*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Features
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
Unspecified*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Po 6000 mAh*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    6000 mAh*
    span
    • 6*
    • 14*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Charging
15W wired*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    W*
    original
    15W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 3*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Attractive Black, Elegant Blue, Trendy Emerald Green*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 130 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 4gbands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 40, 41*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.7*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    9.7 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.38*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.38 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
221* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    90*
    unit
    Hz*
    original
    90Hz*
    span
    • 9*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
720*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
1,600*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
6.5* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
81.9* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
4* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
8* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
6,000* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
153.4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy M12 (India)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2021.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
164* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
75.9* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
9.7* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 53 fields
Battery · Charging
15W wired*
Battery · Type
Li-Po 6000 mAh*
Body · Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame*
Body · Dimensions
164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
221 g (7.80 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS*
Comms · Radio
Unspecified*
Comms · USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)*
Display · Size
6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~81.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz*
Features · Features
Virtual proximity sensing*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer*
Launch · Announced
2021, February 05*
Launch · Status
Available. Released 2021, March 18*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Main Camera · Quad
48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.1*
Memory · Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Attractive Black, Elegant Blue, Trendy Emerald Green*
Misc · Models
SM-M127F, SM-M127F/DS, SM-F127G, SM-F127G/DS, SM-M127G, SM-M127G/DS*
Historical price
About 130 EUR*
Misc · SAR
1.19 W/kg (head)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 40, 41*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · Chipset
Exynos 850 (8 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Platform · GPU
Mali-G52*
Platform · OS
Android 11, One UI 3.1*
Selfie camera · Features
HDR*
Selfie camera · Single
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Camera optical formats
Rear wide
Resolution
48.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
2.0* f-number
Optical format
1/2.0*
Charging
Wired
Rated charging power
15.0* W
Technology
wired*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Colors
Attractive Black
Attractive Black*
Elegant Blue
Elegant Blue*
Trendy Emerald Green
Trendy Emerald Green*
Display
Display
Diagonal
6.5* in
Horizontal pixels
720* px
Vertical pixels
1,600* px
Technology
PLS LCD, 90Hz*
Maximum refresh rate
90.0* Hz
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Memory options
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
6 GB
Capacity
6.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
128 GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
6 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
6.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A55
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
2.0* GHz
Cortex-A55 ·
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
2.0* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear wide
Resolution
48.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
2.0* f-number
Rear ultrawide
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
ultrawide*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Rear macro
Resolution
2.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
macro*
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Fingerprint (side-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*

* Provisional data