Honor Power 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A30
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $280 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 26/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 257,901); the Honor Power 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Samsung Galaxy A30
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $280
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the Honor Power 2 scores 39 points higher (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (32/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A30 — 8/100; 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 A30 (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (32/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Samsung Galaxy A30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 833.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (78/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (32/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (76/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor Power 2 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.