Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 205g vs 214g
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 836
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (96/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (88/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (86/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.