Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Honor Play11 Plus

The Honor 500 Pro (China) (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 Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 73/100 vs 32/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 41 points (73/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 78
Design 48
Value for money 55
Honor Play11 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Play11 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 41 points higher (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 500 Pro (China): The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Honor Play11 Plus: The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 500 Pro (China) Honor Play11 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite
AnTuTu 2760000
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2736 1200x2600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm
Weight 201 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Honor Play11 Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor Play11 Plus
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
78
battery
Honor Play11 Plus
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (78/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (78/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (68/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Play11 Plus?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 41 points (73/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Play11 Plus?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Play11 Plus?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Play11 Plus?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Honor Play11 Plus?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.