Honor 70 vs Samsung Galaxy M12

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 21/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 221g).

The Honor 70 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M12 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy M12
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 25
Battery 36
Design 23
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 178g vs 221g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 23/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M12 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Samsung Galaxy M12, the Honor 70 scores 17 points higher (38/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (77/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy M12: The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Samsung Galaxy M12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Exynos 850
AnTuTu 234339
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 836
Display 6.7" OLED 6.5" PLS IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 5 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 11, One UI 3.0
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm
Weight 178 g 221 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy M12
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy M12
  • 6.5" PLS IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy M12
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (53/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (77/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy M12?

The Honor 70 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M12 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy M12?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy M12 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy M12?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Samsung Galaxy M12?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use.