Honor Magic8 Pro vs Honor Play11 Plus
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Honor Play11 Plus
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5850 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Honor Play11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (82/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.