Honor Power 2 launches as affordable IP69K-certified smartphone and proudly resembles Apple's iPhone 17 Pro
You have to give Honor credit for one thing: audacity pays off, because hardly any other mid-range Chinese smartphone has been featured as frequently on social media and in global news outlets since Christmas as the Honor Power 2, which looks very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and was just officially unveiled in China. The rear camera module on the orange color option in particular looks remarkably like Apple's flagship, as the hands-on photos comparing the two otherwise very different devices demonstrate. The only ways in which the two models differ are the dual-tone look of the iPhone, the more plastic-looking camera module with the "Power" logo, the different lens sizes and sensor/LED positions and, of course, the Apple logo and Honor lettering.
Mid-range specs but a giant 10,080 mAh battery
Honor can't compete with Apple in terms of specs, with the exception of the battery. The 10,080 mAh battery module in the ultra-thin 8 mm smartphone, combined with MediaTek's new Dimensity 8500 Elite midrange chipset, is said to deliver 8.3 hours of continuous live streaming, 32.5 hours of binge-watching or 17.3 hours of navigation. It's also said to function reliably in extremely cold temperatures. Thanks to 27-watt reverse charging, the smartphone can also be used as a power bank, and the massive battery can be charged at a maximum of 80 watts.
For a mid-range phone, the Honor Power 2 is surprisingly well protected. In addition to IP68 and IP69, it also boasts an IP69K rating, which is supposed to offer protection against high water pressure. Hence, Honor also advertises the Power 2 smartphone as an outdoor phone, although it has little in common with classic rugged smartphones and their usually bulky look. The virtually bezel-less display features a 6.79-inch 120 Hz AMOLED panel with an HDR peak brightness of 8,000 nits and a resolution of 2,640 x 1,200.
Camera specs and prices in China
Those who value a good camera will likely be disappointed with the Honor Power 2. Although it has a 50 MP F/1.88 main camera with up to 10x digital zoom and 4K video support, it only has a 5 MP ultra-wide angle lens. The third shooter on the back is not even mentioned in the specs, so it is likely to be a macro sensor at most. On the front is a 16 MP selfie cam with an F/2.45 aperture. Honor does not mention the supported LTE/5G bands on its product page, and the USB port only offers 2.0 speed. With 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, the Honor Power 2 costs 2,700 yuan ($386) in China, while the 512 GB model costs 3,000 yuan ($429). The battery monster is now available for pre-order in China and will be freely available from January 9.
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