Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $1165 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 30/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is faster in AnTuTu (2,116,240 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2116240 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1165
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 44 points higher (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 26/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO 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/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1165 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 962.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $985. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $985 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (77/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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 Wind and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on performance (77/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.