Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Google Pixel 9a
Samsung Galaxy A12 Black 32GB
Samsung
42 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
Google
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy A12 Black 32GB
88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
Users are very satisfied with this refurbished Samsung A12, praising its performance, value, and condition. It works well in the US and internationally, and is easy to use. Some minor caveats include limited detailed feedback and unanswered questions about specs.
Pros
- Good value for price
- Works well in US and overseas
- Easy to use
- Looks almost new
- Fast and no freezing
Cons
- Limited detailed feedback
- Unanswered spec questions
- No mention of battery life
Value for money 3
Performance 3
Condition 2
Ease of use 2
International compatibility 2
Display quality 1
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Battery Life
Gaming
Foldable
Flagship
Rugged
Compact
Business
Photography
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | OLED★ |
| Resolution | 1600 x 720 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 2700 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Octa-core | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor Model | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.30 | 3.10★ |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 16 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 4★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | FHD@30fps | 4K★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 15W | 23W★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | 15W Fast Charging | Power Delivery |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | — | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | — | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | Yes | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A12 Black 32GB
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong feature (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong performance (72nd percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9a
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 25 of 41 specs.