Huawei nova Y60 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Huawei nova Y60 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y60 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y60 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y60
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Huawei nova Y60 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better display (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y60 vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Samsung Galaxy A12 scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y60 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y60 | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 Q | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y60
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y60
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y60
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y60 and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova Y60
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y60 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (29/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 edges out the Huawei nova Y60 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y60 and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei nova Y60 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y60 over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy A12 (29/100 vs 12/100).