Honor Play 5T Youth vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Honor Play 5T Youth (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 5T Youth doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 5T Youth
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Honor Play 5T Youth better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Better display (38/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 5T Youth vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Samsung Galaxy A12 scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 5T Youth is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 5T Youth is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 5T Youth | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 5T Youth and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 5T Youth
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 5T Youth is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (29/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 5T Youth is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 edges out the Honor Play 5T Youth by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 5T Youth and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Play 5T Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 5T Youth over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy A12 (29/100 vs 12/100).