Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India)
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) (2022) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) leads — 33/100 vs 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M12 better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 221g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India), the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.6" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 165.4×76.9×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India)
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M12 and Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M12 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) — 33/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy M13 4G (India) (57/100 vs 44/100).