Honor Power 2 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $280 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-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 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $329
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 216g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Honor Power 2 scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 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 (3a) — 56/100; 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) (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 1050601 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 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)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 129.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Honor Power 2 was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (61/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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)?
The Honor Power 2 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.