Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) vs LG G4 (VS986)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs LG G4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
16
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? LG G4 (VS986)
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 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | vs |  19 Advantages LG G4 (VS986) |
| +2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm) | vs | 1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core (20nm) |
| +3GB LPDDR4X | vs | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| +eMMC 5.1 | vs | eMMC 5.0 |
| +Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC | vs | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC |
| +8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | vs | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
| +6.5" | vs | 5.5" |
| +(quad camera) 16MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP | vs | (back) 16MP |
| +HDR photo on both cameras | vs | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| +Android 11 | vs | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| +Face unlock | vs | Not supported |
| +Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) | vs | Not supported |
| +5000 mAh | vs | 3000 mAh |
| +5.0 + A2DP/LE | vs | 4.1 + A2DP |
| +Type-C | vs | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| 32GB (19GB available) | vs | +32GB (25GB available) |
| 205 grams (7.18 ounces) | vs | +155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
| TFT PLS | vs | +TFT IPS LCD |
| 720x1600 pixels | vs | +1440x2560 pixels |
| 270 PPI | vs | +534 PPI |
| EIS: Digital stabilization | vs | +OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization |
| f/2.0 (aperture) | vs | +f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Full HD (1920x1080) | vs | +4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| (4G LTE) 150 Mbps | vs | +(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps |
| Virtual ambient light sensor | vs | +Ambient light sensor |
| Not supported | vs | +Barometer |
| Not supported | vs | +Compass |
| Not supported | vs | +Gyroscope |
| Virtual proximity sensor | vs | +Proximity sensor |
| LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | vs | +Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| 15W | vs | +18W |
| 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] | vs | +802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] |
| Not supported | vs | +DLNA |
| Not supported | vs | +Gorilla Glass 3 |
| 23 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
| (front) 8MP |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Model | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A12 (TracFone Prepaid) SM-S127DZKATFN | LG G4 VS986 (Verizon), LG-VS986, AS986, LG P1 |
| Country or region available |  USA | USA |
| Brand | Samsung | LG |
| Release date | 12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 | 4/29/2015, Announced: 4/28/2015 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) | 76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in) |
| Weight | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 534 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| User Interface | One UI 3.1 | LG UX 4.0 UI |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark OS II: 1584 (v2) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | 16 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5312x2988 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.6" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| 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/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 20 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 434 hours (18.1 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| 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: Black | • Colors: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red • Knock Code • Quick Remote |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.14W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.62W/kg (head) |