Which Samsung Galaxy is better - M12, A12 or A32?

As you might guess, the case of all three devices is made of plastic. On the back cover of such cheap smartphones, you will not find protective glass or any design frills. However, this does not mean that the devices are ugly. On the contrary, someone will definitely find them cute. Especially if the choice is made in favor of a version with an unusual color. Boring can only be called options with a black body color.

It should be noted that the Galaxy A32 slightly outperforms its younger brothers due to the matte finish of the back cover. Such a smartphone does not slip in your hand, and it is a little more difficult to accidentally brush it off a flat surface. The other two phones used gloss, which leads to a number of shortcomings, albeit small ones.

It should be noted that the Galaxy M12 turned out to be heavier than its counterparts. What this is connected with is completely incomprehensible. Not everyone likes heavy smartphones, so he gets the least number of points from us.

Usually, manufacturers of budget devices save the most on the display. Unfortunately, Samsung is no exception to the rule. The A12 and M12 included screens made using PLS technology.This means that the buyer is not waiting for ideal viewing angles, as there will be complaints about the depth of black. Especially if a person has already encountered an AMOLED panel before. Namely, it was received by the A32. This display is based on organic light emitting diodes. Each pixel here glows independently.

If you want to choose a very cheap smartphone, then we recommend the Galaxy M12. He still outperforms a model with almost the same price tag. The PLS-screen used in it boasts an increased refresh rate of up to 90 Hz. However, this is its only advantage. Don't expect a newer Gorilla Glass or higher resolution from it. Alas, all this is observed only in the Galaxy A32, and its cost will not suit everyone.

Let's start with the fact that the younger model was released earlier than the others. Therefore, by default, it runs Android 10. However, you can safely install a more recent version of the operating system the first time you connect to Wi-Fi. But how fast will it work?

Curiously, the Galaxy M12 and Galaxy A32 have roughly the same processors.Yes, in the second case, the chip was not produced on its own, but by MediaTek. However, the characteristics of both chips are very similar. Even the maximum clock frequency is the same - it is 2 GHz. And the graphics accelerator is almost the same, which means similar results in games. In them, in any case, you will have to reduce the level of graphics, otherwise you risk facing serious slowdowns.

In benchmarks, the A32 still has a certain superiority. Yes, and slowdowns in the operating system and applications on this smartphone occur less frequently. Like it or not, the Exynos 850 is only good on paper. As for the Galaxy A12, its chip performs even worse.

If we talk about memory, then its volume can be different. It all depends on how much you are willing to spend. We recommend buying the version with 64 GB of built-in storage - this is the best choice. The amount of RAM in this case will be 4 GB. Not an outrageous parameter, but the operating system of this volume is enough.

Finally, we note the presence of a fingerprint scanner in all three devices. However, only in the Galaxy A32 is it built into the screen. In other cases, you have to touch the power button. This is not a very convenient way to unlock, but you can get used to it. Also, no one forbids replacing it with a face scan.

Samsung flagships have long ceased to receive a separate connector for connecting wired headphones. But if you decide to buy a budget device, you definitely won’t encounter such a problem. All three devices have a 3.5mm audio jack. But much more important is the presence of USB Type-C in them! A couple of years ago, you had to use micro-USB instead - a much less convenient and not very durable connector. Just do not think that this port meets the high-speed standard. No, at its core, this is a regular USB 2.0, and therefore files from the computer will not be copied very quickly.

If you are interested in wireless modules, then these smartphones are not deprived of them. Even the younger model A12 is able to please with an NFC chip, thanks to which contactless payment is implemented. The device also includes support for Bluetooth 5.0, an energy-efficient standard through which sound is sent to a headset or speaker. Perhaps the only limitation of this model and the Galaxy M12 is Wi-Fi. It meets the low speed standard. But if A32 Wi-Fi 802.11ac is really needed, then you can’t say the same about cheaper brothers - they simply would not use the potential provided.

A few years ago, the cheapest devices had only one or two lenses. Now even the M12 has a block of four cameras! Like its counterpart from the A-line. Should you choose one of these smartphones for taking photos and videos? Complex issue. These models really got the main camera, which is in no way inferior to those that are built into similar devices from other companies. At least 48-megapixel resolution makes itself felt. And only f / 2.0 aperture allows you to understand that in the evening and at night you will find far from the best result. As for the rest of the modules, they are sharpened for wide-angle and macro photography. But their resolution (5 megapixels and 2 megapixels, respectively) makes you feel sad. The fourth module is used to recognize the background so that the user has the opportunity to blur it.

And how much better does the Galaxy 32 shoot? So much so that it's really noticeable. The main module received both a higher resolution and a wider aperture. It is felt that the camera arrived here - from older models. The ultra-wide-angle camera also shoots a little better. The buyer will also like macro photography. In a word, if you should pay a few extra thousand rubles for this model, it is because of the camera. Finishing the conversation about the rear cameras, it remains to add that all three smartphones record video in Full HD resolution at 30 frames / s. The processors installed in them are not capable of more.

It is impossible not to mention the "front-ends". In all three cases, it was located in a teardrop-shaped neckline. But if in the Galaxy A32 it uses a 20-megapixel matrix, then the sensor resolution in the other two smartphones is only 8 megapixels.However, in practice, the difference in the images is small. It is possible that no special differences are observed due to the completely identical aperture ratio.

Now a rare manufacturer will create a separate battery for each smartphone. Here and at Samsung unification is observed. If you want to choose a long-playing device, then you can stop at any of the models: each of them includes a 5000 mAh battery. However, the time of work still turned out to be different. A12 and M12 are inferior to their more expensive counterpart due to the PLS display using backlighting. Like it or not, but the AMOLED screen adds a couple of hours of battery life. Is it worth the overpayment of several thousand rubles - you decide.

And how fast do our chosen devices charge? The comparison shows that there is not much difference: the process takes a little longer than two hours. Alas, the complete 15-watt AC adapter is supported as much as possible by all smartphones, so it will not be possible to speed up the charging time. The South Koreans reserved this opportunity for even more expensive models. Of course, there is no wireless charging function here either.

If Chinese companies have recently offered to purchase their smartphones for only 8-9 thousand rubles, then Samsung cannot afford this.The fact is that this manufacturer usually uses incomparably better components. That is why even for the Galaxy A12 they ask for a considerable 12 thousand rubles or a little more. It will seem to many that with a plastic case, a PLS screen and a relatively slow charge, this is too much. Let's not judge these people. We only note that for this money you will get a device with a good processor and adequate memory, thanks to which the operating system works with a minimum number of slowdowns. And the camera used here is very solid.

As for the Galaxy M12, it has an almost identical price tag. No wonder, because it uses a very similar platform - many characteristics are almost the same. What can not be said about the Galaxy A32 is a completely different smartphone. Some of its components are borrowed from the A52, a much more expensive device.

After all, none of our readers doubted that the A32 would outperform its competitors in most parameters, right? But let's try to understand whether the overpayment is justified. After all, this smartphone is much more expensive. It seems to us that this is the case when it is really worth paying extra.You won't spend that much money, but you'll get a significantly improved camera, slightly better performance, and, most importantly, an AMOLED screen. Once you get your hands on the Galaxy A32, you are unlikely to think about replacing it in the next two or three years, unless you cause fatal damage to it.

However, we do not discourage the purchase of younger models. Yes, as you can see from the table above, they lost in all respects. However, this does not mean that there is no category of people who will be completely satisfied with these devices. We are talking about teenagers and the elderly. They are quite satisfied with the functionality and performance that the A12 and M12 offer. The only exception is those children who love to run mobile games. Alas, in this regard, both devices do not show themselves in the best way.