Honor Play11 Plus vs Honor Play9C
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 18/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Honor Play9C
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Honor Play9C, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 14 points higher (32/100 vs 18/100). 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 42/100). 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 Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Honor Play9C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 780 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor Play9C?
The Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably better than the Honor Play9C — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Honor Play9C?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor Play9C — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor Play9C?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Honor Play9C?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use.