Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Apple iPhone 17e
Review
Key differences
Key distinctions and advantages between Samsung Galaxy A12 and Apple iPhone 17e
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A12
- + MediaTek Helio P35 chipset
- + 6.5 inches display
- + 2 GB RAM
- + 48 megapixels main camera
- + 5000 mAh battery
Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 17e
- + Apple A19 chipset
- + 6.1 inches display
- + 8 GB RAM
- + 48 megapixels main camera
- + 4005 mAh battery
Pros & Cons
- Reliable everyday smartphone
- Limited display quality
- Average camera performance
- Limited performance for demanding apps
- Older generation device
"A mid-range Samsung Galaxy A12 smartphone with capable battery (64/100). Suited for everyday tasks and casual use."
- Flagship-level performance
- Great gaming capability
- 5G connectivity
- Water resistant (IP68)
- Wireless charging support
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
"A high-end flagship Apple iPhone 17e smartphone with strong performance (94/100). Suited for flagship-tier daily use and demanding tasks."
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Benchmarks
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Apple iPhone 17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 824 | 9039 |
| Compute Score (GPU) | — | 31620 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark 11 | 182076 | 2262704 |
| GPU | 12029 | 746672 |
| Memory | 34815 | 258453 |
| UX | 48592 | 584228 |
| Total Score | 182076 | 2262704 |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | — | 1772 |
| Stability | — | — |
| Graphics test | — | 30 FPS |
| Graphics score | — | 7849 |
| 3DMark Solar Bay | — | 7849 |
| Section 1 | — | 33 FPS |
| Section 2 | — | 30 FPS |
| Section 3 | — | 25 FPS |
Specifications
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 ↗ | Apple iPhone 17e ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | PLS TFT | OLED |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:09 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | 270 ppi | 457 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 450 nits | 800 nits |
| Max rated brightness in HDR | 1200 nits | |
| HDR support | No | Yes, Dolby Vision |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 82.10% | 87.10% |
| Display features | #NAME? | |
| Display tests | ||
| RGB color space | 96.30% | 99.80% |
| PWM | 337 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time | 52 ms | 4 ms |
| Contrast | 864:01:00 | ∞ Infinity |
| Peak brightness test (auto) | 474 nits | 825 nits |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 ↗ | Apple iPhone 17e ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 164 mm (6.46 inches) | 146.7 mm (5.78 inches) |
| Width | 75.8 mm (2.98 inches) | 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 205 g (7.23 oz) | 169 g (5.96 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | IP68 |
| Rear material | Plastic | Glass |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
| Colors | White, Black, Blue, Red | White, Black, Pink |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | No |
| Repairability | Average (2.79/5) | |
| Drop resistance | Very good (B) · 180 drops | |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 82.10% | 87.10% |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 ↗ | Apple iPhone 17e ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| SoC | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P35 | Apple A19 |
| Max clock | 2300 MHz | 4260 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53 - 4 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A53 | - 4 cores at 2.6 GHz: Sawtooth - 2 cores at 4.26 GHz: Everest |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | No | Neural Engine |
| GPU | ||
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 ↗ | Apple iPhone 17e ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | ||
| Ram Size | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X |
| Channels | 2 | 4 |
| Storage | ||
| Storage size | ||
| Storage type | ||
| Memory Card |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 ↗ | Apple iPhone 17e ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 10.0 (Can be upgraded to Android 13) | iOS 26.3 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.4) |
| OS updates | 2 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 years |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 ↗ | Apple iPhone 17e ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4005 mAh |
| Max charge power | 15 W | 25 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes (15 W) |
| Reverse charging | No | |
| Bypass charging | No | |
| Fast charging | Yes (20% in 30 min) | Yes (59% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 3:03 hr | 1:34 hr |
| Battery cycles | 1000 cycles | |
| Battery life tests | ||
| Web browsing | 11:00 hr | 11:40 hr |
| Watching video | 13:25 hr | 16:33 hr |
| Gaming | 06:03 hr | 06:37 hr |
| Standby | 133 hr | 135 hr |
| General battery life | 26:02 hr | 28:10 hr |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 ↗ | Apple iPhone 17e ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 48 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 5 MP | |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | Up to 60FPS |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | No | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Angle of widest lens | 123° | |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP 4) Depth: 2 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP |
| Camera features | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Standard lens | ||
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.6 |
| Focal length | ||
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | ||
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Ultra-wide lens | ||
| Pixel size |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 ↗ | Apple iPhone 17e ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.9 |
| Focal length | 23 mm | |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Pixel size | 1 micron | |
| Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | Yes |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 ↗ | Apple iPhone 17e ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Wi-Fi features | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth features | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| DisplayPort | No | |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
| NFC* | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Network | ||
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | Yes |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 3G network | UMTS B1 (2100), B5(850), B8 (900) | UMTS/HSPA+ 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G network | LTE B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 |
| 5G support | No | Yes |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 ↗ | Apple iPhone 17e ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | Mono | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | No |
| FM radio | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers test | ||
| Max loudness | 80.9 dB | 88.5 dB |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 ↗ | Apple iPhone 17e ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budget | Mid-range |
| Announced | 20-Nov | 26-Mar |
| Release date | 20-Dec | 26-Mar |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $180 | $599 |
| Sensors | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Bundled charger | Not included |
