Honor Play11 Plus vs Honor X5 (2023)
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Honor X5 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 11/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5 (2023) doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Honor X5 (2023)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Honor X5 (2023), the Honor Play11 Plus scores 21 points higher (32/100 vs 11/100). 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 36/100). 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 X5 (2023) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Honor X5 (2023) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.0×75.6×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X5 (2023)
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X5 (2023)
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X5 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- 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 X5 (2023) (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
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 X5 (2023)?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Honor X5 (2023)?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor X5 (2023) — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor X5 (2023)?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Honor X5 (2023)?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X5 (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.