Honor 500 Smart vs Honor Play11 Plus
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 24/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5260); the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't.
Honor 500 Smart
Honor Play11 Plus
- Overall rating 24/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 8 points higher (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus and the Honor 500 Smart are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Honor Play11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus and the Honor 500 Smart are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Honor 500 Smart by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 32/100.
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor 500 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.