Honor Power 2 vs Tecno Pova Curve 2
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; launch prices were $280 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 65/100 vs 55/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 8000); the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 785,352); the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Tecno Pova Curve 2
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $280
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Tecno Pova Curve 2, the Honor Power 2 scores 10 points higher (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 64/100; 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 Tecno Pova Curve 2 (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Tecno Pova Curve 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2364
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Tecno Pova Curve 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 206.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Tecno Pova Curve 2 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (78/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Honor Power 2 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (78/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.