Honor Power 2 vs Nokia 8
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $280 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 29/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Nokia 8
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $699
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 216g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Nokia 8, the Honor Power 2 scores 36 points higher (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Nokia 8 by 449.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. Honor Power 2 was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 36 points (65/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Nokia 8?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Power 2 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Nokia 8?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.