Honor Magic7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $899 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 30/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Honor Magic7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $899
- Better portability (46/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 55 points higher (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (82/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $180 |
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1466.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $719. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $719 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (82/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.