Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Apple iPhone 17
Samsung Galaxy A12 Black 32GB
Samsung
42 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
87 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
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Foldable
Photography
Flagship
Rugged
Gaming
Business
Budget
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1600 x 720 | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Octa-core | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | A19 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.30★ | — |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 16 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 4★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | FHD@30fps | 4K@60fps★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 15W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | 15W Fast Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | — | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | — | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | Yes | — |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A12 Black 32GB
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong performance (72nd percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 21 of 41 specs.