Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Honor Play11 Plus
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Honor Play11 Plus
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the Apple iPhone 17 Air scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Honor Play11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (59/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (68/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 32/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.