Samsung Galaxy F12 vs Samsung Galaxy M12
The Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy F12 leads — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F12 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy F12
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F12 vs the Samsung Galaxy M12, the Samsung Galaxy F12 scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F12 | Samsung Galaxy M12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.5" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy F12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy F12 and Samsung Galaxy M12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M12 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy M12 — 29/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F12 over the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use.