What’s the difference between Samsung Galaxy A02s and Galaxy A12?

April 7, 2021

What's the difference between Samsung Galaxy A02s and Galaxy A12? 4

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Samsung's awesome Galaxy A series is finally going on sale in the US, bringing with it the Galaxy A32 5G which is the smartphone maker's cheapest 5G handset yet. Still plugging away on LTE though are the Galaxy A02s and A12 phones that sport big displays and multi-day batteries for $110 and $180 respectively. Join us after the break to see just how the two entry-level phones compare in terms of specifications.

Specification	Galaxy A02s	Galaxy A12
Software	Android 10	Android 10
Display	6.5″ HD+ LCD, Infinity-V Display 60Hz refresh rate	6.5″ HD+ LCD, Infinity-V Display 60Hz refresh rate
Dimension & Weight	75.9 x 166.5 x 9.2mm 198g	75.8 x 164.0 x 8.9mm 205g
Rear Camera	Main: 13MP (F2.2) Macro: 2MP (F2.4) Depth: 2MP (F2.4) *Zoom Digital Zoom up to 8X	Main: 16MP Ultra Wide: 5MP (F2.2) Macro: 2MP (F2.4) Depth: 2MP (F2.4) *Zoom Digital Zoom up to 10X
Front Camera	5MP (F2.2)	8MP (F2.2)
AP	Octa-Core (1.8GHz)	Octa-Core (2.3GHz + 1.8GHz)
Memory	RAM: 2GB	RAM: 3GB
Storage	32GB	32GB
MicroSD Support	Yes	Yes
Battery	5,000mAh	5,000mAh
Charging	15W Fast Charging, Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC.	15W Fast Charging, Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC.
Network	LTE	LTE
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4+5GHz	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4+5GHz
	Bluetooth® v4.2	Bluetooth® v5.0
	USB Type 2.0-C	USB Type 2.0-C
	Location (GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo)	Location (GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer (limited)	Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Grip Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Barometer, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Authentication	Lock type: Pattern, PIN, password	Lock type: Pattern, PIN, password Biometric lock type: Fingerprint sensor
Price	$110	$180

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With over a decade's experience covering the world of Android and having reviewed more devices than he can count, Peter is excited about where the world of tech is heading. He is currently packing the Oppo Find X9 Pro.