The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Color
All
Black
Storage
All
64GB
Anyone needing an ultra-cheap emergency backup phone for calls and texts, or a basic device for a young child, where minimal cost matters more than performance, display quality, or ongoing security support.
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Ends 31 Aug 2026
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The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho arrived in August 2021 as a regional variant of the popular Galaxy A12, swapping the MediaTek Helio P35 for Samsung's own Exynos 850 processor. In 2026, this is a phone that has comprehensively passed its useful life as a primary device. The 6.5-inch HD+ PLS LCD display is large but soft at 720p resolution, the Exynos 850 chip struggles visibly with modern apps, and Samsung ended all meaningful software support years ago with the last security patch arriving around mid-2023. The phone shipped with Android 11 and received updates to Android 13 with One UI 5.1, but it is now frozen in time from a security perspective. On the positive side, the 5,000mAh battery still delivers exceptional standby time for the lightest of uses, the 48MP main camera can take passable daylight photos, and the microSD card slot adds storage flexibility. At the prices the A12 Nacho commands in 2026, it functions as little more than an emergency backup, a basic phone for calls and texts, or a media player for a child. For anything involving personal data, online banking, or app-heavy workflows, the lack of security updates makes it a genuine risk. Even budget-minded buyers are better served by a current entry-level phone.
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm) | MediaTek Helio P35 (12nm) |
| Launch OS | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| Final OS Update | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| Release Date | August 2021 | November 2020 |
| Battery & Display | 5,000mAh, 6.5″ HD+ | 5,000mAh, 6.5″ HD+ |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £62.00 |
£200-£399 Phones · 190 phones
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
164 x 75.8 x 8.9
205 g
Nano-SIM
Android 11, up to Android 13, One UI 5.1
FM radio, RDS, recording
Black, Blue, Red
48
1080@30fs
8 , f/2.2
1080
1080@30fs
PLS LCD
6.5
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
Exynos 850
Mali-G52
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Yes
Yes
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
5.0, A2DP, LE
USB Type-C 2.0
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
5000
15W wired
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
