Honor Power 2 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $280 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 2,101,808); the Honor Power 2 is noticeably lighter (216g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 216g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $1050
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1555
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 14.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $770. Honor Power 2 was $770 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (68/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Honor Power 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.