Side-by-side technical data
Honor Power2 vs Honor 500
Comparison between Honor Power2 and Honor 500: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Honor Power2 suits buyers who prioritize performance, storage, and battery capacity; Honor 500 is the more complete choice for display, cameras, and connectivity. The deciding difference depends on use: Power2 reaches 2,407,614 in AnTuTu and offers 512 GB, while Honor 500 adds Wi‑Fi 7 and weighs 198 g against 216 g.
Honor 500 leads on display density, with 460 ppi against 427 ppi, and on connectivity with Wi‑Fi 7 instead of Wi‑Fi 6. It also has a 6.55″ screen against 6.79″; Power2 provides more screen area and 8,000 nits peak brightness against 6,000 nits. For cameras, Honor 500 has 200 MP against 50 MP on the main camera, 12 MP against 5 MP on the ultrawide, and 50 MP against 16 MP on the front camera.
Honor Power2 is the stronger fit for buyers seeking performance and storage: UFS 4.1 against UFS 3.1, 512 GB against 256 GB, and a 10,080 mAh battery against 8,000 mAh. Both share 80 W fast charging, reverse charging, 12 GB of RAM, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, and Android 16; the choice is between battery and performance or a lighter, more connected, camera-focused experience.
Honor Power2
Honor Power2 is the better buy for performance, storage, and battery: 2,407,614 points, 512 GB, and 10,080 mAh.
Honor 500
Honor 500 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize cameras, a sharper display, and Wi‑Fi 7, with 200 MP, 460 ppi, and Wi‑Fi 7.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor 500, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Power2 | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.7 | 7.7 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Power2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 10,080 mAh
- against 8,000 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 8,000 nits
- against 6,000 nits
- Waterproof Depth
- 6 m
- against 1.5 m
- Display Diagonal
- 6.79″
- against 6.55″
Honor 500, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 427 ppi
- Weight
- 198 g
- against 216 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Power2 | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Qualcomm Adreno 825 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.4 GHz Best value | 3.21 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,407,614 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with one 3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 core, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, two 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and two 2.0 GHz Cortex-A720 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | Power2 | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Orange | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.1 mm | 155.8 mm |
| Weight | 216 g | 198 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.6 % | 91.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K | IP68, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Power2 | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 10,080 mAh Best value | 8,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Power2 | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 8,000 nits Best value | 6,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.79″ Best value | 6.55″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,264 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,640 px | 2,736 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 427 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 3,840 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, HDR Vivid, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Aluminosilicate Glass, One Billion Colors, HDR Vivid, 3840Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | Power2 | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Power2 | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Power2 | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Power2 | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Auracast, ASHA | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Power2 | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA |
Technical
| Specification | Power2 | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SER-AN00 | MEY-AN00 |
