Honor Play11 Plus vs Honor X8
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 17/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Honor Play11 Plus
Honor X8
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Honor X8, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 15 points higher (32/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). 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 X8 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X8 (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Honor X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 52 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 177 g | |
| Price | — | $260 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
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 X8 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X8 (24/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (56/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor X8?
The Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably better than the Honor X8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Honor X8?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor X8 — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor X8?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Honor X8?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.