Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; estimated prices are $1050 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 30/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 205g vs 239g
- Cheaper: $180 vs $1050
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $1050 | $180 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 955.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $870. Samsung Galaxy A12 is cheaper by $870.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (77/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 44 points (74/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.