Honor Power 2 vs Huawei Mate X3
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 1,530,652); the Honor Power 2 is noticeably lighter (216g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 216g vs 239g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1555
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Honor Power 2 scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Power 2 edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.