Even though the high-end Galaxy S21 is right on the horizon, Samsung is seemingly inclined to kick off 2021 with two new entry-level offerings in its Galaxy A series — the Galaxy A12 and A02s. The two phones try to appease a specific market segment that values big-screened endurance champs at the lower end of the price spectrum. However, you can't get your hands on them yet as their release dates are a bit far out.
Samsung Galaxy A12
What’s common between the two is their display size and battery capacity. Both the Galaxy A12 and A02s pack a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT screen with a centered notch for the front-facing camera. They also pack substantially large 5,000mAh batteries that support "fast" charging using a 15W adapter. Other than that, the devices rock two different processors of unspecified make, though, given their price points, entry-level chipsets are a certainty.
Samsung Galaxy A02s
Of the two, the Galaxy A12 is a more potent device and even gets some additional features. You can select bigger memory and storage options while also getting a higher-res, 48MP main camera versus 13MP on the A02s. Plus, Samsung has also included a fingerprint reader on the A12, which the A02s lacks.
Samsung plans to bring these devices to Europe before any other international markets. The Galaxy A12 will start shipping first from January 4 at €179 (~$215) for the 64GB variant, while the Galaxy A02s will come out on February 15 for €150 (~$180).