Samsung Galaxy A57 leads
by 5 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy A57 leads overall versus iPhone 12. Battery: 55.1 vs 72.6.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 12
Best for users who prioritize performance and software.
Samsung Galaxy A57
Best for users who prioritize camera and display.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differencePanel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 6.1" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Apple iPhone 12 leads | 1170 x 2532Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 60Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 1200 nits | 1900 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 12 leads | 457 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Better |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 4GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 3.1GHz | 2.9GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 6 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x3.1GHz + 4x1.8GHz | 1x2.9GHz + 4x2.6GHz + 3x1.95GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 568674 | 1363464 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 12 leads | 2050Better | 1500 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 12 leads | 4900Better | 4411 |
Storage Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Apple iPhone 12 leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Apple iPhone 12 leads | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)Better | Exynos 1680 (4 nm) |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Xclipse 550 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 12MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 12MP + 12MP | 50MP + 12MP + 5MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 1/3.6 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone 12 leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Close match | None (no telephoto) | None (no telephoto) |
Digital Zoom Different | 5x | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Apple iPhone 12 leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.Better | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Different | 12MP TrueDepth camera | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 12 leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy A57 generally outperforms iPhone 12 across key categories. Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) vs Exynos 1680 (4 nm) This makes Galaxy A57 the better choice for most users, though iPhone 12 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and software. iPhone 12 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for photographers and content creators. Galaxy A57 offers superior camera capabilities with strong display.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 52,903 | ≈ Rs 72,797 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 151,799 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy A57 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy A57 scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy A57 is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A57 advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 12 advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A57 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy A57 advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 12 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy A57 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy A57 tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 12: non-PTA approximately Rs 52,903; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy A57: non-PTA approximately Rs 72,797; PTA Rs 151,799. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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