Honor WIN RT2 vs Samsung Galaxy M12
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 29/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy M12 is noticeably lighter (221g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Samsung Galaxy M12
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M12 better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 238g
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Samsung Galaxy M12, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Samsung Galaxy M12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Samsung Galaxy M12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Samsung Galaxy M12 by 1624.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (97/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (58/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy M12 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.