Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A25
The Verdict
iPhone 12 delivers flagship performance with Apple's A14 Bionic chip, superior display brightness at 1200 nits, and exceptional camera processing via Dolby Vision HDR video. Galaxy A25 counters with a larger 6.5-inch 120Hz display, significantly bigger 5000 mAh battery lasting days longer, and higher megapixel main sensor at 50 MP. iPhone 12 feels more premium with Ceramic Shield and aluminum construction, while Galaxy A25 uses polycarbonate but includes USB-C and newer Android 14. For performance and ecosystem integration, iPhone 12 excels, but Galaxy A25 offers dramatically better value and battery endurance. Budget-conscious buyers seeking all-day battery life should choose Galaxy A25, while those prioritizing raw performance and iOS will prefer iPhone 12.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 if…
- →First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- →Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- →Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A25 if…
- →Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- →OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
- A14 Bionic delivers excellent performance and efficiency
- Dolby Vision HDR video recording is a first for any smartphone
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors offered 90Hz or 120Hz
- Small 2815 mAh battery offers mediocre battery life
- 64 GB base storage is inadequate in 2020
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto lens — only dual camera
Samsung Galaxy A25
Pros
- Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
- Ships with Android 14 and four OS update promise
- 5G capable
Cons
- Exynos 1280 shows its age in demanding tasks
- Depth sensor is not a useful third camera
- No wireless charging
- Wi-Fi 5 only
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy A25 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 164 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Polycarbonate |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 161.0 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP depth |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G68 MP4 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Exynos 1280 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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