• 6.5" (1560x720) TFT LCD
  • 3GB/4GB/6GB
    Helio P35 SoC
    32GB/64GB/128GB Storage
  • 48-MP, f/2 4 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 87
  • 5000 mAh
  • 6.46" (2400x1080) Super AMOLED
  • 6GB/8GB
    Exynos 1280 SoC
    128GB/256GB Storage
  • 64-MP, f/1.8 4 Rear Cameras
  • 5000 mAh

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy A12Galaxy A53 5G
ProductGalaxy A12 (Launched 2020-11-24), Price: 179.99 USDGalaxy A53 5G (Launched 2022-03-17)
Display6.5" 1560x720 TFT LCD 6.46" 2400x1080 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 25mm 48-MP f/2 (Primary)
  • 13mm 5-MP f/2.2
  • 2-MP f/2.4 +Bokeh Sensor
  • 2-MP f/2.4
  • 64-MP f/1.8 (Primary)
  • 12-MP f/2.2
  • 5-MP f/2.4 +Bokeh Sensor
  • 5-MP f/2.4
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 8-MP f/2.2
  • 32-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Helio P35 SoC
  • 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM
  • 32GB/64GB/128GB Storage
  • MicroSDXC
  • Exynos 1280 SoC
  • 6GB/8GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB Storage
  • MicroSDXC
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 205g (7.2oz), 75.8x164x8.9 mm (2.98 x 6.46 x 0.35 inches)IP67, 190g (6.7oz)
Price (Market)$179.99
Price at Launch$179.99$449
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Display
Product NameGalaxy A12Galaxy A53 5G
TypeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum120
Diagonal (inches)6.5"6.46"
Display/Body Ratio83.4%
Resolution1560x7202400x1080
Sharpness (PPI)264 PPI407 PPI
Brightness (specs)800 NITs
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy A12Galaxy A53 5G
Megapixel48-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2f/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 25mm
Sensor SizeMediumSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • EIS
  • Autofocus
  • Quad Bayer
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy A12
Megapixel5-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Macro Camera
Product NameGalaxy A12Galaxy A53 5G
Megapixel2-MP5-MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Hardware Features
  • Macro Lens
Battery
Product NameGalaxy A12Galaxy A53 5G
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
Computing
Product NameGalaxy A12Galaxy A53 5G
Processor BrandMediaTek
Processor NameHelio P35Exynos 1280
Processor ModelMT6765
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
RAM Options3GB/4GB/6GB6GB/8GB
Internal Storage Options32GB/64GB/128GB128GB/256GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDXCMicroSDXC
Operating System + VersionAndroid 10Android 12
Communications
Product NameGalaxy A12Galaxy A53 5G
LTE Bands1, 20, 3, 5, 7, 81, 3, 5, 7, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • 5G NSA
  • 5G SA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB OTG
  • USB 2.0
  • USB OTG
SAR EU Head0.673 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.377 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy A12Galaxy A53 5G
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameGalaxy A12Galaxy A53 5G
NameSIM1SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM/MicroSD
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy A12Galaxy A53 5G
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
Video Formats
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • VP8
  • VP9
  • WMV7
  • WMV8
  • XVID
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo

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