Honor Power 2 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro; launch prices were $280 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-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 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $349
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Honor Power 2 scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100; 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 Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 144.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $69. Honor Power 2 was $69 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (57/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (76/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Power 2 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.