Honor Power2: a smartphone with a 10,080 mAh battery and IP69K protection
Honor Power2 is positioned as a smartphone focused on endurance and physical durability rather than ultra-thin design. The model features a high-capacity battery, a modern MediaTek processor, and an unusually extensive set of body protection ratings for the mid-range segment.
Display
The smartphone is equipped with a 6.79-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution. The panel supports a 120 Hz refresh rate and reaches up to 1,800 nits of peak brightness. This combination is designed for good outdoor readability and smooth interface animations without brightness drops under heavy load.
Performance and memory
Honor Power2 is the first smartphone powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite chipset. The platform targets high performance without aggressive power consumption. In synthetic AnTuTu benchmarks, the device scores over 2.4 million points.
Memory configurations include:
- 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM
- 256 GB or 512 GB of UFS 4.1 internal storage
This setup is designed for multitasking, demanding applications, and long-term use without performance bottlenecks.
Battery and charging
The key feature of Honor Power2 is its fourth-generation Qinghai Lake battery with a capacity of 10,080 mAh. The smartphone is rated for over 20 hours of active use or up to 26 hours of video playback.
Supported charging options include:
- 80 W wired fast charging
- 27 W reverse charging
Reverse charging allows the smartphone to function as a power bank for other devices. Despite the large battery, the body remains relatively compact, with a thickness of 8 mm and a weight of 216 g.
Cameras
The main camera setup includes:
- 50 MP sensor with optical image stabilization
- 5 MP secondary module
The front-facing camera has a resolution of 16 MP. The camera system focuses on reliable everyday shooting without an emphasis on experimental modes or extreme zoom.
Body protection
Honor Power2 features one of the broadest sets of protection certifications in its class:
- IP66
- IP68
- IP69
- IP69K
This means resistance to dust, water immersion, and high-pressure, high-temperature water jets. Such protection levels are typically found in industrial or specialized devices rather than mainstream smartphones.
Positioning
Honor Power2 is not designed to be lightweight or ultra-thin. It targets users who prioritize battery life, stable performance, and physical durability. The device combines a modern hardware platform with a large battery without sacrificing everyday responsiveness.
Pricing and availability
Honor Power2 will go on sale in China starting January 9, 2026.
Announced prices:
- USD 385 for the 12/256 GB version
- USD 430 for the 12/512 GB version
Available colors include black, orange, and pearl white.
Design: too familiar to be accidental
Honor Power2 looks unmistakably familiar. The silhouette, proportions, flat edges, and camera layout closely mirror the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which has long been on the market and serves as a visual reference point for the industry. This is not inspiration — it is a direct visual borrowing.
The irony is that behind the iPhone-like appearance lies a completely different philosophy. Power2 is a smartphone with a 10,080 mAh battery, fast and reverse charging, and IP69K protection — features that are not associated with the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The result is a striking contrast: a device that looks like an Apple flagship but behaves like a utilitarian tool built for long-lasting autonomy. While iPhones are known for conservative battery strategies, Honor uses the same visual language to deliver a highly practical, endurance-focused device.
At times, it raises a simple question: can Honor create something truly original?
The answer can be found here — and it is genuinely interesting.
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