Honor Play 3e vs Honor Play11 Plus
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 7/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 185g).
Honor Play 3e
Honor Play11 Plus
- Lighter: 146g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 25 points higher (32/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 0/100). 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 Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Honor Play11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- 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 Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (100/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 25 points (32/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.