Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
42
Beebom Score
70
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 1480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2815mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera |
|---|
General
| Colors | Black, White, Product Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Graygreen | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | March 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | April 09, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹41,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1900 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Weight | 164 grams | 196 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass Finish | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Exynos 1480 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Xclipse 530 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A37
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), OIS | Auto focus, Best Face, Digital zoom, HDR, LED-Flash, OIS, panorama, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | Circle to Search with Google |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 10-bit HDR |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A37
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) |
