Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $625 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 199,111).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $625
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Honor Magic8 scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1927.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.