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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.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
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About the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
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.
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Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs Samsung Galaxy A12 — Key Differences
| 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 £78.00 |
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Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 193 phones
- Exynos 850
- Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
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.
- 6.5 inches
- 720 x 1600 pixels
- LCD
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.
- Single camera setup
- 48 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
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.
- 8 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
- 15W wired
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.
General
Dimensions
164 x 75.8 x 8.9
Weight
205 g
SIM
Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 11, up to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Colours
Black, Blue, Red
Radio
FM radio, RDS, recording
Body
Black, Blue, Red
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
48
Primary Camera Video
1080@30fs
Primary Selfie Camera
8 , f/2.2
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
PLS LCD
Display Size
6.5
Display Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Exynos 850
GPU
Mali-G52
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
15W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer