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Gadget News • 25 Jan 2021

Samsung launches new affordable Galaxy A12 in South Africa – price and details

By Megan Ellis

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Samsung has added another device to its entry-level A series with the new Galaxy A12, which launched in South Africa on 21 January.

The new A12 comes with a quad-camera setup and a 5000mAh battery, giving it some impressive hardware for its price range.

“With the launch of the Galaxy A12, Samsung South Africa has entered the new year with a strong commitment to providing Galaxy fans with the amazing features at an unbelievable price,” Justin Hume, Director for Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa, said in a statement.

The smartphone also has a 6.5-inch HD+ display, a 48MP camera lens, and 4GB of RAM.

You can see a summary of the Galaxy A12’s hardware below:

Display: 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels)
CPU: Octa-core processor (2.3GHz + 1.8 GHz)
Battery: 5000mAh
Main camera: 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
Selfie camera: 8MP
RAM: 4GB
On-board storage: 64GB

Galaxy A12 price in South Africa

The Galaxy A12 has a recommended price of R3 499.

It is available to buy from the Samsung online store, mobile providers, and online retailers.

Feature image: Samsung

Megan Ellis

Megan has been writing about technology since 2016, but takes pride in being a life-long technophile and nerd. She holds two post-graduate qualifications - a BJourn in New Media and BA Honours in Linguistics.