Apple iPhone Air vs Honor Play11 Plus
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 32/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 185g).
Apple iPhone Air
Honor Play11 Plus
- Lighter: 165g vs 185g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the Apple iPhone Air scores 32 points higher (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (56/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Honor Play11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (70/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (73/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (56/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (93/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 32 points (64/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.