Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 29/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Samsung Galaxy M12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 836
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 221g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 45 points higher (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (89/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M12 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy M12 by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (89/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (77/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (89/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 by 45 points (74/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.