Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $880 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 30/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $880
- Better portability (46/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 712.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (67/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 42 points (72/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.