Honor Power 2 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $280 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 63/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 1,977,887); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 1977887
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $350
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 216g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Honor Power 2 scores 2 points higher (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Poco X8 Pro by 21.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Honor Power 2 was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (76/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Power 2 edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.