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Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho

$150.00
Brand: Samsung
Category: Phones
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Display: 6.5-inches HD+ Screen
Camera: 48MP Quad camera / 8 MP front
Memory: 3/4GB RAM with 32/64/128GB ROM
Platform: Exynos 850 / Android 11

Our Rating

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8.3

Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
Display Quality 8 / 10
Camera Quality 8 / 10
Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
OS and Usability 10 / 10
Battery Performance 8 / 10

Overview

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho, is a variant in the A12-series, but unlike the standard Galaxy A12 with MediaTek Helio P35 CPU, the A12 Nacho model is based on Samsung’s own Exynos 850 octa-core CPU. Aside this CPU changes, all other aspect of the phone remains same. The device retains same 6.5-inches screen with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution and a dewdrop notch overhead which houses the selfie camera.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho specifications features and price

The processing power on this device comes from the aforementioned Samsung Exynos 850, an octa-core 14nm CPU clocked at 2.0GHz. It is the same CPU used on the Galaxy M12. Backing the CPU is the Mali-G52 GPU along with a combination of 3/4GB RAM and 32-128GB built-in storage.

On the camera department, you are getting four lenses at the back which includes a 48-megapixel main lens, a 5-megapixel ultrawide, 2-megapixel macro and a fourth 2-megapixel depth sensor, along with an LED flash, while a single 8-megapixel selfie sensor is housed in the notch upfront.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho review and colors

There is a side-placed fingerprint scanner, dual SIM cards options with 4G LTE network on both SIMs. On the inside, you are getting a 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging, while Google Android 11 with One UI v3.1 is available out of the box. The full specs of Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho model is contained in the table below.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only)
3G Network Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries	Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho Model(s): SM-A127F/DSN
Announced	2021, August 06
Status	Available. Released 2021, August

BODY

Dimensions	164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	205 grams
Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device	Front glass, plastic back
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	PLS IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size	6.5 inches, 106.7 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Mali-G52 MP1

MEMORY

3/4 GB RAM

Yes, up to 256 GB via dedicated microSD card

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type	Quadruple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s)	48-megapixel main lens with f/2.2 aperture; 5-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2, 123˚ FoV 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.2; 2-megapixel depth lens with f/2.4
Camera Features	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode F/2.2 aperture Flash type - LED 5-element lens
Video Resolution	[email protected],

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type	Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s)	8-megapixel,
Camera Features	FaceID, 4-level AI face Beauty f/2.2 aperture
Video Resolution	[email protected]

SOUND

Loudspeaker	Yes
Speaker Location	Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type	Yes, 3.5mm audio jack
Sound Enhancements	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

CONNECTIVITY

USB	USB Type-C 2.0
Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio	Yes

BATTERY

Battery Capacity	Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
Fast Charging	15W charger
Wireless Charging <strong>Wireless Charging</strong> (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	No
Talk Time <strong>Talk Time</strong> is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower.	Up to 28 hours
Stand-by	Up to 480 hours
Music Play	Up to 31 hours

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Colors	Black, White, Blue, Red
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications.	No
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