Honor Power 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680; launch prices were $280 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 38/100 (a 27-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 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy A23 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Samsung Galaxy A23
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $280
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the Honor Power 2 scores 27 points higher (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A23 — 32/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $219 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 467.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $61. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $61 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (78/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (76/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 27 points (65/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.