Honor Power 2 vs Motorola Moto G56
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Motorola Moto G56 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $280 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 50/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 657,941); the Motorola Moto G56 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Motorola Moto G56
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 657941
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G56 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $280
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Motorola Moto G56, the Honor Power 2 scores 15 points higher (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Motorola Moto G56 — 54/100; 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 Motorola Moto G56 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G56 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G56 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Motorola Moto G56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 657941 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 165.8×76.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G56
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G56
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Motorola Moto G56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Motorola Moto G56 by 265.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Motorola Moto G56 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (78/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G56 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (76/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G56 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Power 2 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G56 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Moto G56 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Motorola Moto G56 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.