Honor X80i vs Samsung Galaxy M12
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 21/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).
Honor X80i
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 221g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 23/100)
- Better camera (25/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Samsung Galaxy M12, the Honor X80i scores 11 points higher (32/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (68/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Samsung Galaxy M12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 836 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 221 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (68/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M12 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy M12 — 21/100.
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use.