Honor Play 9A vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Honor Play 9A (2020) 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 — 18/100 vs 11/100 (a 7-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 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Honor Play 9A
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Samsung Galaxy A12 scores 7 points higher (18/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | $180 |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 9A and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (23/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 edges out the Honor Play 9A by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.