Honor Power 2 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $280 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 56/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 9000); the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 876,983).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Redmi Note 17 Pro
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2892
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 9000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 216g vs 226g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $280
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Honor Power 2 scores 9 points higher (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 66/100; 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 Redmi Note 17 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 876983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 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/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 174.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Power 2 edges out the Redmi Note 17 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.