ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Honor Play11 Plus
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 32/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Honor Play11 Plus
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 28 points higher (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Honor Play11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (72/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (39/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 16/100).
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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 28 points (60/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Play11 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Honor Play11 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.