Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A41

Our verdict: Display is a trade-off — 6.5" on the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus 431 PPI on the Samsung Galaxy A41. You'll barely notice the Samsung Galaxy A41 in your pocket at 152g. Prefer to own outright? The Samsung Galaxy A12 starts from just £79.95. You get more storage flexibility with the Samsung Galaxy A12, which comes in 3 variants.

Screen
6.5" 6.1"
Display
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1600 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
270 431
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65
Storage
32GB, 64GB, 128GB 64GB
OS
Android 10 Android
SIM Type
Standard SIM Standard SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm
Weight
205 grams 152 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£79.95 £109.99
Samsung Galaxy A12 Samsung Galaxy A12 Samsung Galaxy A41 Samsung Galaxy A41
Screen 6.5" 6.1"
Display Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen AMOLED
Resolution 720 x 1600 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 270 431
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65
Storage 32GB, 64GB, 128GB 64GB
OS Android 10 Android
SIM Type Standard SIM Standard SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm
Weight 205 grams 152 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £79.95 £109.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A41's 6.1", the Samsung Galaxy A41 has the sharper display at 431 pixels per inch versus 270, and the Samsung Galaxy A12 uses a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen panel while the Samsung Galaxy A41 has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A41 has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £79.95.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 is available in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A41 comes in 64GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A41 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 is powered by the Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65, while the Samsung Galaxy A41 uses the Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is the more portable of the two — it's 53g lighter at 152 grams, both are similar in overall footprint.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A41 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 runs Android 10 and the Samsung Galaxy A41 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.