Huawei Mate 80 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $799 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 30/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 199,111).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $799
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 35 points higher (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 698.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $619. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $619 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (69/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 35 points (65/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.