Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 Vs Samsung Galaxy A51

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Samsung has really been a smartphone brand to reckon with over the years, with their leading flagship devices, the S and Note series. These series have stolen the hearts of many people all over the world. But how does Samsung do when it comes to the midrange device segment? In this article, we compare Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A51.

Samsung has been taking on the fierce competition in the midrange segment with their very own midrange line up, the A-series and in this article we set these two players from the midrange segment of Samsung to go head-to-head. If you are looking out to buy either of these two devices, this article is going to help you to pick right, as we will be comparing them from every point of view.

The Samsung Galaxy A12 is from December 2020 and the Samsung Galaxy A51 from December 2019. Yes; they are a year apart, but it is important to see their specifications and what they are individually bringing to the table.

• Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A51: Comparison Table
• Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A51: Similarities
• Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A51: Differences
• Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A51: Conclusions

Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A51: Comparison Table

Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A51

As seen from the specifications of the two devices, there are a few similarities and lots of differences, which we will talk about. Noteworthy is the fact that Samsung proved that the age of a device does not actually determine how it will perform when placed alongside other devices. Like we stated earlier, these devices are clearly a year apart, yet the older device stands head and shoulder above the newer.

Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A51:Similarities

Samsung Galaxy A51 with a punch hole selfie camera

As we saw from the table above, the older Samsung Galaxy A51 came up as being the better one, with its specifications clearly higher than the more recent Galaxy A12. Of course, that is understandable, considering that it occupies a higher rung on Samsung’s catalogue. Let us look at a few things that these two smartphones share in common.

First and foremost is the fact that they are both upgradable to Android 11, this is a very important feature that I personally consider before getting a new device and this is because of the sustainability of devices. This feature is mainly common in flagship Android devices, since manufacturers understand that customers are paying much, and so might need the device to last longer than usual. It is good to see this feature on midrange devices from Samsung.

The second shared feature is that the two devices share the same charging speed, 15W fast charge. You might not consider 15W as fast charge, but that is actually a valid way to go – not too fast and also not too slow..

Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A51: Differences

Samsung Galaxy A12

Now, this is where the big guns come to play, and these two devices start throwing punches at one another. There are a lot of differences between them.

The first and most noticeable difference is in the screens. The A51 packs a crisp and bright Super AMOLED display, while it distant relative, the A12, has a less attractive PLS IPS display. Do not get me wrong: the screen on the A12 is good, but definitely nowhere as good as what is on the A51. The A51 also has a 1080 × 2400 pixels resolution as against the 720 ×1600 pixels resolution on the A12. Conclusion: with the A51, you are getting more pixels, hence a brighter screen with more viewing angles.

Another very noticeable difference between these two devices is the processor, the A12 comes with a less powerful MediaTek Helio P35 as against the EXYNOS 9611 chip on the A51. The Galaxy A51 is faster than the A12 and also better for gaming (if you are the type that plays games).

When it comes to photography, bot smartphones have similar main cameras at 48MP, but the game turns in the favour of the A51 since it has better complimentary cameras and also a better chipset to process the images taken and with the selfie camera the A51 packs an even high camera with 32MP as against the 8MP on the A12.

With storage, the A51 gives you a wider option as it packs higher storage variants than the A12. Fingerprint sensors are also positioned differently, as the A51 houses an under display fingerprint sensor thanks to the Super AMOLED screen while the A12 has a side mounted fingerprint sensor.

Well all the blows have been in favour of the A51 but the A12 saved the last and yet one of the best blows for itself and that blow is the battery, the A12 packs a better 5000mah battery as against the 4000mAh battery on the A51. It is just like a losing boxer who delivers a heavy punch at the end of the match so that no one will say he went down without a fight.

Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A51: Conclusions

Well this has been a big contest between the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Samsung Galaxy A51 , so if you are deciding to get any of these devices it is important to keep this article in mind also note that the pricing of these devices is wide, so you will be paying $153 above the price of the A12 ($135) to get the older A51 at $288. Also, since the A12 is a more recent device, it will get more security patches and Android updates than the A51. So the decision all comes down to what you want.

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The Freedom Phone is built around the concept of making America great again and seeks to make a great phone that Americans can be proud of. That is easier said than done, though. The key promise of this new smartphone is that it allows you the liberty to install and run any app you want – including those that have been censored on competing platforms.

So, how does it work? Nobody knows for now. The Freedom Phone’s official website does not offer any details, except that it has a 6-inch display and runs “Freedom OS”. Freedom OS is described as “the first mass-marketable mobile phone operating system based on free speech.”

The Freedom Phone

We are not sure exactly what that means. Is it a fork of Android with Google services stripped off? That isn’t mentioned, but that is what it likely is. There is no other mobile platform that offers the catalogue of apps that Android does. Which is why every new mobile operating system offering “freedom” or “privacy” is built on Android Open Source .

As the name suggests, Android Open Source Project is the open source base of Android, and it is free for everyone and anyone to use. It is devoid of Google services and apps. The regular Android OS that most other manufacturers use is the version that Google has integrated its services and apps into. All regular Android apps are compatible with it, except for those that depend on Google services to function.

So, Freedom OS is likely built on AOSP and so is a fork of Android. What else do we know about the Freedom Phone? We are told that it has “some of the most popular banned and unbanned conservative sites and apps” pre-loaded directly on it. Hopefully, you will also have the liberty to uninstall the one you do not want to use.

Where is the Freedom Phone made?

Place of production is a key factor in the discussions about making a great smartphone for America, but there was no immediate mention of where the Freedom Phone is being manufactured. There is some discomfort among the “Make America Great” movement about the fact that there are no mainstream smartphones made in the USA any more, and a frown against phones that are made in China . China is where most of the world’s mobile phones are now made.

Manufacturing in China is a question of economy of scale, and if the Freedom Phone is made elsewhere, there are sacrifices to be made, especially in price. The Freedom Phone website lists it as available for $500. But without any details of the specifications , we cannot tell at this time whether this is a steep price. One thing is sure: if it is not made in China, the price will be steep for whatever specs it offers.

We do know that the official website lists Wyoming in the United States as the address of the manufacturer. Which doesn’t say much. Most other brands have their address in countries different from the country of manufacture.

The Freedom Phone is being offered as an unlocked smartphone that you can use on any network by just popping in the SIM card of your choice and that it works on “Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and all other domestic and international carriers”. This suggests that it is compatible with both GSM and CDMA carriers. Will it support all bands? Is it a 4G or 5G phone?

I wish we had more details, especially the specifications, so we can have a fairer view of where this stands. I would really love to see what technologies and standards have been deployed here. But we will get them eventually, as soon as a unit of the phone gets into someone’s hands.

When can you expect to be able to buy the Freedom Phone from the stores? The manufacturer says August 2021 is the expected shipping date. We are keeping fingers crossed.

Update : It was later reported that in an interview with The Daily Beast , the founder, Erik Finman, confirmed that the phone was manufactured by UMIDIGI, a Chinese company. That puts to rest the question of where the Freedom Phone is manufactured. It also gives an idea of the specs to expect. UMIDIGI makes budget smartphones, and so you may expect no more than mid-range specs.

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