Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Honor 400 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2025 2:03 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 12:47 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1280x2800

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB) Compare Honor 400 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)

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33 Advantages Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (48GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1280x2800 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+460 PPI70% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+6.7"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(triple camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 50MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5300 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+100W6 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

205 grams (7.18 ounces)

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 400 Pro DNP-NX9	Galaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim-NFC (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Honor	Samsung
Release date	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3 x 6.33 in)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1280x2800 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	5000nits[peak] HDR8	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	MagicOS 9	One UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 750	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1939360 (v10) Geekbench: 6761 (v6)	AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.41/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	100W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Lunar Grey, Tidal Blue	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 Pro (DNP-NX9 256GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body)