Honor Power 2 vs Lava Storm Play
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $280 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 45/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 693,978); the Honor Power 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Lava Storm Play
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $280
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Lava Storm Play, the Honor Power 2 scores 20 points higher (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Lava Storm Play — 76/100; 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 Storm Play (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Lava Storm Play by 246.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Lava Storm Play was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (78/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (76/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Lava Storm Play?
The Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Lava Storm Play?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Lava Storm Play?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Lava Storm Play?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.