Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 985,261).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 58/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 58/100). 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 (2a) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 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 (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 217.3% 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) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 58/100).
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 (2a) (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
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 (2a)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.