ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Honor Play11 Plus
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads — 60/100 vs 54/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 238g).
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Honor Play11 Plus
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 238g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate scores 6 points higher (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (75/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Honor Play11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
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In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (48/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (75/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Play11 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on camera score (48/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Honor Play11 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.