This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy M12 features a 6.5-inch display, 15W charging rate, quad-camera setup and Exynos 850 chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 50MP main camera, 25W fast charging, IP64 dust & water resistance and Exynos 1610 chipset.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy M12 | SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.5-inch HD+ PLS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels 270 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio and Notch | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with 120Hz Refresh Rate and notch |
| Size | 164.0 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 196 g |
| Build | Plastic | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP64 dust & splash resistance | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, or Green | Black, Gray, Light Blue |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 The SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has a larger and sharper display. It also has better build materials and is lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 850 | Exynos 1610 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | Mali-G68 MP4 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4GB or 6GB of RAM |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with One UI | Android 17 with One UI 9; up to 6 major OS updates |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/2.0 Aperture, Autofocus) 5MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps Video Recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
13 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy M12 has a slight camera advantage with a wider 123° ultrawide camera. Meanwhile, SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 offers a wider-aperture main camera. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, & BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18
Based on the specs, it has a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 15W Fast Charging | 25W Charging rate (50% in 30 minutes) |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱7,490.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | No official price in the Philippines yet. |
| Release Date | June 6, 2021 | September 16, 2026 |
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