Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $1599 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 30/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1599
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Honor Magic V6 scores 52 points higher (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 26/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1992.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1419. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $1419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (69/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.