Huawei nova 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600).
Huawei nova 12
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 200g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Huawei nova 12 scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.