Honor Power 2 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $280 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-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 1,063,109); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $459
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 216g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Honor Power 2 scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100; 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 (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $459 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 126.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Honor Power 2 was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (64/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor Power 2 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.