Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4614
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB)
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 35 Advantages Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | vs |  7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) |
| +2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm) | vs | 2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm) |
| +8GB LPDDR5 | vs | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| +256GB (220GB available) | vs | 128GB (106GB available) |
| +UFS 3.1 | vs | eMMC 5.1 |
| +Aluminum frame, glass front/back | vs | Plastic body, glass front |
| +AMOLED | vs | TFT PLS |
| +HDR10+ | vs | Not supported |
| +90Hz | vs | 60Hz |
| +1080x2400 pixels | vs | 720x1600 pixels |
| +411 PPI | vs | 270 PPI |
| +(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP | vs | (quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP |
| +Dual-LED flash | vs | LED flash |
| +OIS: Optical stabilization | vs | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +BSI sensor | vs | Not supported |
| +f/1.9 (aperture) | vs | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| +4K UHD (3840x2160) | vs | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +Android 15 | vs | Android 11 |
| +5G mmWave | vs | 4G LTE |
| +(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps | vs | (4G LTE) 150 Mbps |
| +Ambient light sensor | vs | Virtual ambient light sensor |
| +Barometer | vs | Not supported |
| +Compass | vs | Not supported |
| +Gyroscope | vs | Not supported |
| +Proximity sensor | vs | Virtual proximity sensor |
| +30W | vs | 15W |
| +Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | vs | Not supported |
| +1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) | vs | 1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot) |
| +Stereo sound | vs | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| +802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] | vs | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] |
| +DLNA | vs | Not supported |
| +5.2 + A2DP/LE | vs | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| +NFC | vs | Not supported |
| +USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | vs | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| +Gorilla Glass Victus | vs | Not supported |
| +IP68 certified | vs | Not supported |
| Not supported | vs | +Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 207 grams (7.25 ounces) | vs | +205 grams (7.18 ounces) |
| 6.4" | vs | +6.5" |
| Not supported | vs | +Face unlock |
| 4614 mAh | vs | +5000 mAh |
| Type-C reversible connector | vs | +3.5mm jack |
| Not supported | vs | +FM |
| 18 Common items in both devices |
| 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| (front) 8MP |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +11 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| Model | Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | Pixel 6 G9S9B (AT&T, Verizon) 5G UW (Ultra Wideband) | Galaxy A12 SM-A125F Single-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  USA |   Australia, New Zealand |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 10/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021 | 12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 158.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) | 75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) |
| Weight | 207 grams (7.25 ounces) | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6 | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 270 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 15 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Google Tensor (5nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz) | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 678267 (v9), 930022 (v10) | AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
📷 Camera | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.31" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.2µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4614 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 21W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (G9S9B 256GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body) |