Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor Play11 Plus
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor Play11 Plus
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 35W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the Honor Magic8 Lite scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor Play11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $299 | — |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Lite edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.