Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 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 248g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (46/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 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 | 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 855.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (75/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (46/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.