Head to head · October 2026
Galaxy A26 5G vs iPhone 12 in Jordan
A head-to-head spec comparison in JOD — below the table is a conditional take: who each phone suits and which trade-offs matter, rather than one verdict for everyone.
Spec differences between the Galaxy A26 5G and the iPhone 12
The table uses published specs and the price status documented on each phone page (observed = from dated OpenSooq listings for new units, estimate = unverified). We have not tested either phone — a higher camera or battery number does not necessarily mean a better result.
| Galaxy A26 5G170 JOD | iPhone 12170 JOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (JOD) | 170 (observed) | 170 (estimate) |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Apple A14 Bionic |
| Performance index | 48/100 | 58/100 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Base storage | 128GB+ | 64GB+ |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.1" OLED FHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Rear camera | 50+8+2 MP | 12+12 MP |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 2,815 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 25 W | 20 W |
| Release period | February 2025 | October 2020 |
Who is the Galaxy A26 5G for, and who is the iPhone 12 for?
Price: about the same (JOD 170) — observed/estimate.
Chipset: the iPhone 12 has a higher specification-based index (58 vs 48/100). This is a chipset-class comparison, not measured gaming performance.
Display: Galaxy A26 5G: Super AMOLED, 120 Hz; iPhone 12: OLED FHD+, 60 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 25 W vs 20 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Galaxy A26 5G has 2,185 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Galaxy A26 5G 50+8+2 MP (3 lenses) vs iPhone 12 12+12 MP (2 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Platform: the iPhone 12 runs iOS and the Galaxy A26 5G runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? Same price (JOD 170), so price does not decide it — the iPhone 12 is higher on the chipset index (58 vs 48/100); the Galaxy A26 5G makes sense if another row matters more to you (display, battery capacity, camera setup, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Chipset: the iPhone 12 has a higher specification-based index (58 vs 48/100). This is a chipset-class comparison, not measured gaming performance.
Display: Galaxy A26 5G: Super AMOLED, 120 Hz; iPhone 12: OLED FHD+, 60 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 25 W vs 20 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Galaxy A26 5G has 2,185 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Galaxy A26 5G 50+8+2 MP (3 lenses) vs iPhone 12 12+12 MP (2 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Platform: the iPhone 12 runs iOS and the Galaxy A26 5G runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? Same price (JOD 170), so price does not decide it — the iPhone 12 is higher on the chipset index (58 vs 48/100); the Galaxy A26 5G makes sense if another row matters more to you (display, battery capacity, camera setup, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Note: Observed price = a representative new-unit price from dated OpenSooq listings; estimate = unverified reference. Specs come from official announcements; we have not tested either phone.