HTC A12
The HTC A12 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks.
Entry-level · Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 139.8 x 69.5 x 9.5 mm (5.50 x 2.74 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Sense UI
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
312 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
139.8 x 69.5 x 9.5 mm (5.50 x 2.74 x 0.37 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC A12 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the HTC A12 does not have NFC.
Yes, the HTC A12 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the HTC A12 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the HTC A12 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC A12 ships with Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Sense UI.
The HTC A12 uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC A12 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The HTC A12 has 4.0, A2DP, aptX.
