Honor 9X (China) vs Honor Play11 Plus
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 13/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Honor 9X (China)
Honor Play11 Plus
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 19 points higher (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 12/100). 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 9X (China) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 9X (China) and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Honor Play11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 9X (China) (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 9X (China) and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (56/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably better than the Honor 9X (China) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 32/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor 9X (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.