Honor 600e vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; estimated prices are $550 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600e leads — 37/100 vs 18/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600e has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 600e is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Honor 600e
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 $550
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Honor 600e vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Honor 600e scores 19 points higher (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e leads (40/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (97/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (40/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (97/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor 600e | 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 | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| 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 | $550 | $180 |
Honor 600e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 600e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 600e
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $370. Samsung Galaxy A12 is cheaper by $370.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (40/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (75/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (97/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600e or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor 600e is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A12 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600e and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor 600e has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600e or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor 600e leads on camera score (40/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600e over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.