Samsung Galaxy M12 inches closer to launch, new listings reveal

Samsung Galaxy M12 appears to be inching closer to the official launch as the phone has made appearances on different certification websites. A Bluetooth SIG listing confirms the Galaxy M12 name whereas Wi-Fi Alliance listing assures an imminent launch.

Samsung Galaxy M12 is also seen with model numbers SM-M12FG/DS and SM-F12G/DS, most likely for different markets. Mysmartprice in its report points out that the SM-F12G model number could mean an F-version of the phone. The listings reveal Samsung Galaxy M12 will run on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

According to older leaks and rumours, Samsung Galaxy M12 could launch with a mammoth 7,000mAh battery. The phone is said to come with the dual-textured finish on the back. It will have a familiar square camera module with multiple sensors. The phone is said to be a Galaxy A42-lookalike.

In terms of specifications, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M12 will come with a 6.5-inch display. The phone could run on Exynos 9611 octa-core processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. Samsung Galaxy M12 would offer a combination of 48-megapixel, 8-megapixel, and 5-megapixel sensors. For selfies, it could offer a 16-megapixel camera.

Rumours claim the phone will measure 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm. The phone is most likely to have a plastic shell on the back. It will house a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Separately, Samsung is also working on a Galaxy M42 with a 6,000mAh battery. The phone will reportedly feature a 64-megapixel primary sensor on the back and 128GB built-in storage. According to reports, Samsung Galaxy M42 will be a toned-down version of the Galaxy A42 5G.