The first Honor Power was all about battery life, and it delivered. Now, Honor is reportedly gearing up for a sequel with an even bigger goal: a massive 10,000mAh battery paired with MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 chip. That’s a huge step up for something in the mainstream category.
What’s new with Honor Power 2
A new leak from China suggests the Honor Power 2 will use the Dimensity 8500, making it a strong mid-range phone with improved graphics and efficiency compared to last-gen chips.
The headline feature is the battery: 10,000mAh, up from the original’s 8,000mAh, which should mean multi-day use for heavy users, travelers, and anyone tired of carrying a power bank.
Tipsters say the phone has now hit the NPI (New Product Introduction) stage, which usually means production isn’t far off. Honor hasn’t confirmed the name or specs, but the combination of battery size and chipset lines up with what you’d expect from a Power-branded follow-up.
Why Dimensity 8500 matters
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 is rumored to deliver decent mid-high-end performance with a faster Mali-G720 GPU and deliver smoother gaming and improved battery efficiency, but we don’t have the official benchmark scores yet. In simple terms, it’s tuned for performance and stamina—exactly what a big-battery phone needs.
What the first Honor Power got right
To set expectations, here’s what the current Honor Power (launched in April) offers: a 6.78-inch 1224×2700 AMOLED, 120Hz refresh, up to 4,000-nit peak brightness, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 50MP main camera, 5MP ultrawide, 16MP selfie, and 66W wired charging—plus that 8,000mAh battery. It also has MagicOS based on Android 15 and a total weight of 209g in a very slim size of 7.98mm, remarkable according to the battery size.
Should Honor retain its slim profile but switch to a 10,000mAh battery, the Power 2 may be one of the longest-lived phones you can purchase, without a lot of bulk.
Practical benefits to expect
Increased screen-on time: with 10,000mAh in tow, one should easily last 2-plus days even with 120Hz displays.
Enhanced long-term performance: Due to the improved efficiency and performance on the Dimensity 8500, performance should be better with heating and battery loss during gameplay or usage of maps and navigation apps.
Fewer charges per week: If the Power 2 keeps at least 66W charging like the first model, top-ups should be quick enough despite the larger capacity.
Power vs. Power 2 (expected)
| Feature | Honor Power (official) | Honor Power 2 (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 8,000mAh, 66W wired | 10,000mAh (charging TBD) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 |
| Display | 6.78″, 1224×2700, 120Hz, up to 4,000 nits | Not yet leaked |
| Cameras | 50MP main, 5MP ultrawide, 16MP selfie | Not yet leaked |
| Software | MagicOS (Android 15 base) | Not yet leaked |
Final Thoughts
The Honor Power 2 is shaping up to be a battery-life beast with a smarter mid-range chip. If Honor keeps the bright display and fast charging from the first model and adds that 10,000mAh cell, then this could be the go-to phone for anyone who values reliability over daily charging.
