Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A71
Our verdict: Screen lovers will prefer the Samsung Galaxy A71 and its 6.7" display running at 371 PPI. On paper, the Samsung Galaxy A71 wins the camera battle with 64MP on the rear. Selfie fans take note: the Samsung Galaxy A71 has a 32MP front camera. Day-to-day comfort favours the Samsung Galaxy A71 at 179g.
Samsung Galaxy A12
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Samsung Galaxy A71
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| Screen | 6.5" | 6.7" |
| Display | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 | 1080 x 2240 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 270 | 371 |
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels | 64 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 8 Megapixels | 32 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 | Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 |
| Storage | 32GB, 64GB, 128GB | 128GB |
| OS | Android 10 | Android |
| SIM Type | Standard SIM | Nano 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 | 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 205 grams | 179 grams |
| Water Resistance | Not rated | Not rated |
| Contracts | — | — |
| SIM-free | £79.95 | £129.99 |
| Deals | Deals |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Samsung Galaxy A71 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A12's 6.5", the Samsung Galaxy A71 has the sharper display at 371 pixels per inch versus 270, and the Samsung Galaxy A12 uses a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen panel while the Samsung Galaxy A71 has a Super AMOLED.
Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 has a 64 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 A71?
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 A71?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is available in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 comes in 128GB.
What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A71 use?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is powered by the Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 uses the Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A71?
It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A71 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A12 is more compact. It's 26g lighter at 179 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A12 is actually the more compact phone at 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A12 or Samsung Galaxy A71?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.
What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A71 run?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 runs Android 10 and the Samsung Galaxy A71 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.