Honor Power 2 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $280 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 65/100 (a 7-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 1,617,928); the Honor Power 2 is noticeably lighter (216g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 216g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $880
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Huawei Pura 90 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1308x2880 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Honor Power 2 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max edges out the Honor Power 2 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.