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Samsung Galaxy A12

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display6.5 inches

ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)

FCC IDA3LSMA125F

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FCC ID A3LSMA125F · released 2020-12-01.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only1.16 W/kg72% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only1.35 W/kg84% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only0.92 W/kg57% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.41 W/kg88% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.49 W/kg93% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.19 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	0.67 W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)	1.38 W/kg
FCC ID	A3LSMA125F
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Samsung Galaxy A12 SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Samsung Galaxy A12 head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Samsung Galaxy A12 body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Samsung Galaxy A12
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Announced	November 24, 2020
Status	Available. Released 2020, December 21
Model Names	SM-A125F/DSN, SM-A125F/DS, SM-A125F, SM-A125M, SM-A125U, SM-A125U1, SM-A125N, SM-A125W

Display

Type	PLS LCD
Size	6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
Features	N/A
Display Test	Contrast ratio: 1363:1 (nominal)

Camera

Main Camera	Quad Camera: 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF 5 MP, f/2.2, 123 (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 8 MP, f/2.2
Selfie Camera Video	1080p@30fps

Battery

Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Battery Test	Endurance rating 123h
Charging	15W wired

Hardware

Operating System	Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Chipset	Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	PowerVR GE8320
Performance	AnTuTu: 107189 (v8) GeekBench: 1034 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage	32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio	FM radio, RDS, recording

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
Loudspeaker Test	-30.4 LUFS (Below average)

Design

Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Dimensions	164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight	205 g (7.23 oz)
Colors	Black, White, Blue, Red
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Network

Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only)
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Network	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41