Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho is noticeably lighter (205g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 235g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.