Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Nothing Phone (2) by 117.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.