Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; estimated prices are $1250 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 30/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 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)
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $180 vs $1250
- Better portability (46/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 43 points higher (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s 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).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 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 | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $1250 | $180 |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 712.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1070. Samsung Galaxy A12 is cheaper by $1070.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s 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).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 43 points (73/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.