Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 29/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 58 points higher (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho by 1730.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (99/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (91/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.