Honor Play11 Plus vs Honor X8b
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 185g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Honor X8b
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 185g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Honor X8b, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b leads (93/100 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 X8b (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Honor X8b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 166 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 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 X8b (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (48/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (56/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (92/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor X8b?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Honor X8b 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 X8b?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor X8b — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor X8b?
The Honor X8b leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Honor X8b?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.