What is the market price of Samsung Galaxy A12? What is its value and how much performance does it have?

Samsung Galaxy A12 – Complete Review: Is It Really the Best Budget Phone? 

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If you are looking for a smartphone that fits within a low budget and offers good performance—meaning excellent battery timing, a great camera, and that too with Samsung’s brand value—then the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a great option for you. 

But does this phone really deliver the best performance for its price? Let’s discuss this so you can select the best option. In this detailed blog, we will thoroughly analyze this smartphone so you can decide for yourself whether this phone is the right choice for you or not. 

Design and Build Quality – 

Simple Yet Strong Samsung has kept the Galaxy A12’s design simple and minimalist, which, despite being a budget phone, gives a premium feel. 

✅ The back cover is made of plastic, but due to its matte finish, it feels very good in hand. 

✅ The edges of the phone are rounded, making it easy to hold. 

✅ The fingerprint sensor is placed on the side with the power button, which is very fast and responsive. 

✅ The phone weighs 205 grams, which may feel a bit heavy, especially if you are used to lighter phones. 

✅ On the front, there is a waterdrop notch display, which may not look very modern but is acceptable in the budget category. 

📌 Color Options: 

This phone is available in three colors—black, blue, and white. These colors are not bad at all, but I personally find the white one to be the best. 

It’s your choice! Display – Large Screen but Lacks FHD+ Resolution The Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display, which is large in size but has an HD+ (720 x 1600) resolution, making the lack of pixels noticeable, especially if you have used a Full HD display before. 

✅ The large screen size is good for watching videos and using social media. Additionally, if you watch movies, the big screen enhances the experience. 

✅ The colors are decent, but since it lacks an AMOLED panel, they do not appear very vibrant—though it fits within the budget. 

✅ The brightness is around 400 nits, which is fine indoors but can be challenging to use in direct sunlight. But then again, who uses their phone under direct sunlight these days? 

✅ The refresh rate is 60Hz, which is okay for everyday use, but don’t expect a very fluid experience. 

📌 Should It Have Had Full HD+?

Yes, because many other budget phones, such as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, come with a Full HD+ display. I think Samsung made a small mistake here. But maybe, from their perspective, this was the right decision. 

Performance – Good for Everyday Use, Not for Gaming The Samsung Galaxy A12 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 processor, which is an entry-level chipset. 

✅ Works fine for social media, YouTube, and basic apps. 

✅ Slight lag can be noticed during multitasking, especially if RAM is low. 

✅ The 4GB or higher RAM variant will be a better choice. 

📌 Gaming Performance: • 

PUBG Mobile: Runs on low settings but experiences frame drops and lag. My advice is to turn on game mode while playing. • 

Free Fire: Runs better, but performance weakens on high graphics settings. I would suggest avoiding gaming on this phone. • 

Call of Duty: Playable but not a smooth experience. ✖ If you are into heavy gaming, consider other phones like the Redmi Note 10 or Realme Narzo 30.

Camera – Excellent in Daylight, Average in Low Light Samsung has provided a Quad-Camera Setup in this budget phone, which looks impressive on paper but doesn’t perform exceptionally in real-world use. However, it is not too bad either and is better than other budget phones like the Tecno Spark 20C or Infinix Hot 11. 

Main Camera – 48MP 

Camera review

✅ Takes excellent photos and records great videos during the day, with natural colors and good sharpness. 

✅ HDR works well, bringing out good contrast between the background and front objects. ✖ In low light, the quality drops, and even night mode doesn’t perform well. Ultra-Wide – 5MP

✅ Covers a wider area but lacks detail and sharpness. ✖ Colors appear dull, especially in low-light conditions, though results are decent in bright lighting. Macro and Depth – 2MP + 2MP 

✅ Works fine in good lighting conditions. ✖ Lacks detail when lighting is low. I’ve tested it myself. 

📌 Selfie Camera – 8MP 

✅ Captures decent photos in good lighting but lacks detail. ✖ Softens images significantly in low light. If you love taking selfies like I do, consider preparing a better budget for a good camera phone. Battery – Excellent Backup, Slow Charging The 5000mAh battery in the Samsung Galaxy A12 is its biggest plus point. 

✅ Lasts 1.5 to 2 days with light usage. 

✅ Even with heavy usage, it easily lasts a full day. ✖ Supports 15W charging, which is not fast. ✖ Takes about 2.5 hours to charge from 0 to 100%. Personally, I don’t find this too bad because budget phones do require some time to charge. Connectivity and Other Features 

✅ 4G support is available, but 5G is not. 

✅ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS work fine. 

✅ 3.5mm headphone jack is present, which is a good feature. 

✅ Speaker quality is average. Price and Competition – Is It Worth Buying? 

📌 Samsung Galaxy A12 Price: • 

4GB + 64GB: Around 30,000 – 35,000 PKR • 

6GB + 128GB: Around 40,000 PKR 

📌 Best Alternative Phones: 

✔ Redmi Note 10 (AMOLED + better processor) 

✔ Realme Narzo 30 (Better gaming performance) 

✔ Infinix Zero X Neo (50MP camera and 90Hz 

display) Final Verdict – Should You Buy the Samsung Galaxy A12? 

✔ If you want a phone with a good battery and a reliable brand, this is a good option. 

✖ If you want great gaming performance or a high-quality display, consider other options. Have you used the Samsung Galaxy A12? Share your experience in