Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi Poco F3 comparison
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| Released at Dec, 2020 | Released at Mar, 2021 |
Pros
- Battery with a higher capacity
- Thiner
- Larger display size
- Screen with a higher pixel density
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
- More performance in the GeekBench test
Side-by-side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Xiaomi Poco F3. The key differences between them: 6.5" vs 6.67" display, 5000mAh vs 4520mAh battery, 2 / 3 / 4 / 6GB vs 6 / 8GB RAM and 205g vs 196g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
75.8 mm (2.98″)
164 mm (6.46″)
76.4 mm (3.01″)
163.7 mm (6.44″)
8.9 mm
7.8 mm
- Samsung Galaxy A12
- Xiaomi Poco F3
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM-A125F/DSN / SM-A125F/DS / SM-A125F / SM-A125M / SM-A125U / SM-A125U1 / SM-A125N / SM-A125W | M2012K11AG | ||||||||
| In the Box | |||||||||
| Power brick, USB cable, Headphones, Sim card extraction tool | Power adapter, USB Type-C cable, Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter, Protective case, SIM eject tool, User guide, Warranty card | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 10 | Android 11 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 3.1 | MIUI 12.5.6 for POCO | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.8 x 164 x 8.9mm | 76.4 x 163.7 x 7.8mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 205g | 196g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Black / White / Blue / Red | Arctic White / Night Black / Deep Ocean Blue / Moonlight Silver | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5" | 6.67" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| AMOLED | |||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 720x1600 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 270ppi | 395ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | |||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF / 5MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) / 2MP, f/2.4, (macro) / 2MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 48MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2", 0.8µm, PDAF / 8MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide) / 5MP, f/2.4, 50mm (macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 8MP, f/2.2 | 20MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) | Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 650 | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 / 3 / 4 / 6GB | 6 / 8GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR4 | LPDDR5 | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 / 64 / 128GB | 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| + | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| b / g / n | a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.0 | 5.1 | ||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | ||||||||
Audio
| Earphone Jack | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm mini-jack | |||||||||
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000mAh | 4520mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Po | Li-Po | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107189 (v8) | 631850 (v8) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 1034 (v5.1) | 3206 (v5.1) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Galaxy A12 and the Poco F3?
The main differences are: 6.5" vs 6.67" display, 5000mAh vs 4520mAh battery, 2 / 3 / 4 / 6GB vs 6 / 8GB RAM and 205g vs 196g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the Galaxy A12 or the Poco F3?
The Galaxy A12 has the bigger battery: 5000mAh vs 4520mAh.
Which has a larger display, the Galaxy A12 or the Poco F3?
The Poco F3 has the larger display: 6.67" vs 6.5".
Which is lighter, the Galaxy A12 or the Poco F3?
The Poco F3 is lighter: 196g vs 205g.
Which is faster, the Galaxy A12 or the Poco F3?
The Poco F3 scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 631850 (v8) vs 107189 (v8).
