Honor 600 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Honor 600 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; estimated prices are $362 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 18/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Lite has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 600 Lite is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Honor 600 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Cheaper: $180 vs $362
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Honor 600 Lite scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (40/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (40/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $362 | $180 |
Honor 600 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 600 Lite
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 600 Lite
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $182. Samsung Galaxy A12 is cheaper by $182.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (40/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (75/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor 600 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor 600 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor 600 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor 600 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.