Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $2799 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 30/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $2799
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 40 points higher (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, 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 XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 828 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 817.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2619. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $2619 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (75/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (67/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 40 points (70/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.