Honor Play11 Plus vs Honor X40 GT
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Honor X40 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Honor X40 GT
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Honor X40 GT, the Honor X40 GT scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X40 GT leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X40 GT is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Honor X40 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X40 GT
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X40 GT is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT (68/100 vs 51/100).
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 X40 GT?
The Honor X40 GT edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor X40 GT — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor X40 GT leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT is a better fit for everyday use.