Honor Power 2 vs Lava Play Ultra
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $280 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $280
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Honor Power 2 scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Lava Play Ultra — 74/100; 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 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (71/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Lava Play Ultra by 173.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $105. Lava Play Ultra was $105 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (71/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Honor Power 2 is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Lava Play Ultra?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.