Honor 8X vs Honor Power 2
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite; launch prices were $260 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 64/100 vs 25/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 228g).
Honor 8X
Honor Power 2
- Lighter: 175g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $280
- Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Honor Power 2, the Honor Power 2 scores 39 points higher (64/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, Honor Power 2 — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (76/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (76/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor 8X | Honor Power 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 2407614 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 10080 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $280 |
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8X and Honor Power 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Honor 8X by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Honor 8X was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (78/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (76/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (76/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 39 points (64/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Honor Power 2?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Honor Power 2 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Power 2 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X over the Honor Power 2?
The Honor 8X is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.