Huawei nova 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 57/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4600).
Huawei nova 12
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 13 points higher (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova 12
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In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.