Honor Power 2 vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $280 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 5300); the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 216g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $1520
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1555
- Better camera (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 Pura X Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1240. Honor Power 2 was $1240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (55/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Honor Power 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.