Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 199111
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 222g
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 809.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.