The Samsung Galaxy M12 India launch is official, with Samsung bringing its budget-friendly handset to the country at a starting price of Rs 10,999. Powered by an Exynos 850 processor and a large 6000mAh battery, the Galaxy M12 packs a 48-megapixel quad camera setup and goes on sale through Amazon India and Samsung.com. It is an upgraded version of the Galaxy M11 launched last year, and had earlier debuted in Vietnam. With a focus on long battery life, expandable storage and a versatile camera array, the M12 continues Samsung's push into the value segment of the Indian market.
Samsung Galaxy M12 India: Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy M12 India price starts at Rs 10,999 for the variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The 6GB RAM model with 128GB storage is priced at Rs 13,499. The phone is offered in Attractive Black, Elegant Blue and Trendy Emerald Green colours. Sales have started from Amazon and Samsung.com, while it will reach retail stores soon. At this pricing, the Galaxy M12 sits squarely in the entry-level bracket where buyers expect dependable battery life and ample storage without stretching the budget.
Display and Performance
The Galaxy M12 runs Android-based One UI Core with dual SIM support. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT Infinity-V display with a resolution of 720x1600 pixels, giving it a large canvas for everyday browsing, streaming and social media. Under the hood it uses the Exynos 850 processor paired with 3/4/6 GB RAM and 32/64/128 GB of storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card. The multiple memory configurations let buyers pick a variant that matches both their budget and storage needs.
Full Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.5-inch HD+ TFT Infinity-V, 720x1600 pixels |
| Processor | Exynos 850 |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB, expandable up to 1TB |
| Rear Camera | 48MP main (f/2.0) + 5MP ultra-wide (f/2.2) + 2MP depth + 2MP macro |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 6000mAh (up to 58 hours on 4G) |
| OS | Android, One UI Core |
| Weight | 221 grams |
| Price | Rs 10,999 (4GB+64GB) / Rs 13,499 (6GB+128GB) |
Camera
The Galaxy M12 has a four-camera rear setup led by a 48-megapixel main lens with an f/2.0 aperture. It is joined by a 5-megapixel ultra-wide lens (f/2.2), a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. This combination covers wide landscape shots, portrait-style depth effects and close-up macro photography in a single package. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls, rounding out a camera system that punches above its price point.
Battery and Connectivity
Battery life is a highlight here, with a large 6000mAh cell that Samsung claims delivers up to 58 hours of backup on a 4G network, making the M12 well suited to heavy users who do not want to charge mid-day. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/A-GPS, a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. A fingerprint sensor is conveniently built into the power button, and the phone weighs 221 grams. As an upgrade over the Galaxy M11, the M12 brings a larger display, a higher-resolution main camera and the newer Exynos 850 chip. For more options, browse other Samsung devices.
