Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
If you'd rather pay up front, the A12 is the cheaper buy at £90 SIM-free.
Samsung Galaxy A12
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
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| Screen | 6.5" | 6.6" |
| Display | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 270 | 399 |
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 8 Megapixels | 20 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 32GB, 64GB, 128GB | 128GB |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| SIM Type | Standard SIM | Standard SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 4G | Up to 5G |
| 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 | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 205 grams | 190 grams |
| Water Resistance | Not rated | Not rated |
| Contracts | - | - |
| SIM-free | £89.99 | £124.99 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.5", the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has the sharper display at 399 pixels per inch versus 270, and the Samsung Galaxy A12 uses a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen panel while the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has a Super AMOLED.
Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 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 A42 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £89.99.
What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is available in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G comes in 128GB.
What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A42 5G use?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is powered by the Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65, while the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G uses the Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A12 is more compact. It's 15g lighter at 190 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A12 is actually the more compact phone at 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.
What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A42 5G run?
Both phones run Android 10.