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Fresh off the heels of the highly-intriguing launch of its new Galaxy S21 Ultra series, Samsung has something in store for budget-conscious Filipino consumers to cap off the start of the new year as it recently launched its first batch of powerfully engaging but affordable smartphones that are sure to hit the local entry-level market comprising of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A02s.
While both smartphones sport a powerful octa core processor good for multitasking and high-level gaming and entertainment, 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, Dolby Atmos surround sound speakers and 5000 mAh battery, the only big difference between the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s is their rear camera system as well as their built-in security features with the A12 incorporating a fingerprint scanner by the side and facial recognition technology for the A02s. Check out their spec sheets below.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Specifications:
- Android 10 OS with Samsung One UI
- 2.3 GHz Mediatek MT6765 octa core processor
- 6.5-inch HD+ TFT LCD capacitive multitouch Infinity-V display
- 4/6 GB of RAM
- 128 GB of internal storage
- Expandable memory up to 128 GB via microSD card
- 48 megapixel (f/2.0) + 5 megapixel (f/2.2 ultrawide) + 2 megapixel (f/2.4, depth sensor) + 2 megapixel (f/2.4 macro) rear cameras
- 8 megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture lens
- WiFi/Bluetooth/GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/BDS
- Side fingerprint scanner, Dolby Atmos
- 4G LTE/3G HSPA+ connectivity
- 5000 mAh battery, 15W fast charging
Dimensions: 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight: 206 g
Available Colors: Black, Blue
Samsung Galaxy A02s Specifications:
- Android 10 OS with Samsung One UI
- 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM450 octa core processor
- 6.5-inch HD+ TFT LCD capacitive multitouch Infinity-V display
- 4 GB of RAM
- 64 GB of internal storage
- Expandable memory up to 128 GB via microSD card
- 13 megapixel (f/2.0) + 2 megapixel (f/2.4, depth sensor) + 2 megapixel (f/2.4 macro) rear cameras
- 5 megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture lens
- WiFi/Bluetooth/GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/BDS
- Face recognition, Dolby Atmos
- 4G LTE/3G HSPA+ connectivity
- 5000 mAh battery
Dimensions: 164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm
Weight: 198 g
Available Colors: Black, White
The Samsung Galaxy A12 4 GB + 128 GB variant is priced at Php7,990 while consumers can avail of the Galaxy A12 6 GB + 128 GB variant for only Php9,990. The Samsung Galaxy A12 6 GB + 128 GB is also available via 0% interest Home Credit six-month installment plan when purchased from February 5 to March 31, 2021. In addition, those who have purchased a new Galaxy A12 from February 5 to 14 will receive a free one-year subscription to Viu Premium.
