Honor Magic5 Lite vs Honor Play11 Plus
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Magic5 Lite
Honor Play11 Plus
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 185g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Honor Play11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $300 | — |
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic5 Lite edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic5 Lite leads on camera score (36/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.