Samsung Galaxy A12

Samsung Galaxy A12 Price in Kenya

The Samsung Galaxy A12 price in Kenya is around 17500 shillings. This device features a screen display of 6.5 inches PLS IPS. It operates on Android 10 with a MediaTek Helio P35 processor. Enjoy selfies on a 5MP front camera and a 48MP + 5MP + 2MP+AI rear camera for videos and clear photos. Take your time during the day to do your routine and run your business while powered the whole day thanks to its 5000mAh that takes a short time to fully charge. Because of the big battery, you can play games, take images and videos, record scenes, make calls, and more without worrying about its battery life. Despite the long battery life, clear the background to save power. Buy Samsung Galaxy A12 online at the best price in Kenya at Barakaphones.

Samsung Galaxy A12 price and specs in Kenya

Price in Kenya	Ksh 17500
Weight	205 g (7.23 oz)
Colors	Black, White, Blue, Red
Body Material	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIMs	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water & Dust	–
DISPLAY
Size	6.5 inches
Type	PLS IPS
Resolutions	720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
PPI	264 ppi density
Multi touch	Yes
NETWORKS
2G	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G	No
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
CAMERA
Rear	48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF 5 MP, f/2.2, 123? (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Videos	1080p@30fps
Front	8 MP, f/2.2
HARDWARE
OS	Android 10
Chipset	Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	PowerVR GE8320
RAM	3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage	32GB / 64GB / 128GB
Card Slot	microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
BATTERY
Type	Li-Po
Capacity	5000mAh
Removable	Non-Removable
Talk Time	N/A
Stand By	N/A
Fast Charging	Fast charging 15W
WirelessCharging	No
COMMONS
Sound	3.5mm Audio Jeck, MP3, Cancelled Noice
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, proximity
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB	microUSB 2.0
Wi Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFC	Yes

Phone Review

The mobile which is a successor of Galaxy A11 and A02 was announced on 24th Nov 2020 and released on 21 Dec 2020. Samsung Galaxy A12 is of 6.5 inches screen display and weighs 205g. The mobile is available in Black, white Blue, and red colors. It is available in 3 and 4 GB RAM and 64 or 128 GB internal storage. The smartphone connects effectively on grounds of 2,3 and 4G networks. The phone has quad rear cameras and an 8MP front camera with a battery of 5,000mAh.

Design 

The phone is designed with a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame. It weighs only 205g and has 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm dimensions. On the front is a selfie camera that gives the screen a V-shaped notch while on the rear are the quad cameras for quality photos. A fingerprint scanner is mounted on the side same as the card slot section. Unlike the water-drop notch found in Samsung Galaxy A11, this smartphone has a V-shaped notch similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy A02s.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A12 beats Samsung Galaxy A02 when it comes to screen display. The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a resolution of 1560 x720 while the Samsung Galaxy A02 has 1520 x720. The touch screen of 6.5 inches is bigger than the 5.7 inches in Galaxy A01.the screen to body ratio is 85.8%. It has a pixel density of 264 PPI and ratios of 19.5: 9

Quad-Camera

Samsung Galaxy A12 comes with our rear cameras giving you quality images and videos as well. There is a 48 MP(wide) expands the viewing angle, 5MP(ultra-wide) similar to human eyesight, 2MP(macro) clarifies details and 2 MP (depth) which can help you edit the background by blurring the objects. They have LED flash, panorama, HDR features that boost their performance. The rear cameras record videos of the 1080p@30fps rate.

The front camera is 8 MP taking elegant photos and videos at a similar rate to that of the rear cameras. The front camera also serves as access to your phone because you can use face unlock via the front camera. the feature was also present in the previous Samsung Galaxy 11.

Processor

Is Samsung Galaxy A12 a good phone? Yes, in terms of performance the smartphone runs tasks exemplary. It operates through the Android 10 One UI Operating System just like that of Galaxy A02. The OS comes with the dark mode that makes it easier for your eyes as well as saves on the battery. Through this Android, you will be able to quickly access the settings on location. This gives you control over the location data and apps you wish to share the data with. It also comes with improved messaging by offering predictions on the likely word to follow upon typing a particular word.

The OS is also compatible with the 4G network which eliminates streaming lags and makes sure apps are super fast. It also enhances multiplayer game streaming meaning one can easily play an online game without any network delays. Also with the massive storage of the phone, you can install other games of your choice.

CPU

Powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) the phone has a CPU, Octa-core Chipset (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) which from the specifications illustrated is a powerful processor working at a very high speed this boosted by the OS. You need to enjoy the various graphics on your phone to have a more fulfilling experience. With the PowerVR GE8320, you can customize graphics as well as play graphic intense games. The mobile’s huge RAM leave adequate space for your installed apps even after housing the OS.

Connectivity

As earlier mention, the phone has LTE 4G band,3G, and 2G. this means your device will still stay connected even in areas of low network coverage. With Dual-SIM ability, it means you can have two SIM cards in your In case one ail you will be able to rely on the second. A smartphone should never lack Wi-Fi connectivity considering almost all errands today require the network to succeed. Samsung Galaxy A12 connects Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot efficiently.

Samsung Galaxy A12 is a successor of the Samsung Galaxy A01 which did not have the NFC. This smartphone is NFC enabled allowing it to connect devices within a short-range. The smartphone also comes with   Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE compatibilities. Any device with similar compatibilities will connect to the phone once the Bluetooth is turned on. you can also stream music to the audio system via this Bluetooth.

GPS

The phone has a GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS to guide you on location through your handset. The GPS also allows you to locate your device in case you lost it.  For athletes and car racing drivers, this phone is ideal for you. A radio FM is software that almost everyone needs in his or her phone to conveniently stay tuned in a live broadcast at any location. This phone comes with one that quickly connects upon tuning and does not need internet connectivity.

The phone also has a fingerprint scanner on the side that communicates well with the processor and giving you access only to the authorized person. This improves your phone privacy.

Storage

The phone’s storage is a good aspect for you to consider when purchasing it. The phone has 4/64 GB,4/128 GB, 6/128 GB. You can get any of your preferences and be sure they will all work excellently. The huge RAM in this phone is to ensure the mobile works in a speedy manner with no lags. In this phone, space can be expanded up to 1TB. There is a dedicated micro SDXC slot where you can mount an SD card.

Battery

In terms of battery if we compare Samsung Galaxy A12 to Samsung Galaxy A11 it’s a total Upgrade. The previous one had a 4000mAh battery while this one has a 5000mAh. However, this is similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy A02s. With the dark mode provided by the OS, the Li-Po non-removable battery will do much better and last more for you to complete all.

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