Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 30/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 199111
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 234g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 855.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (80/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 47 points (77/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.