Honor Play11 Plus vs Honor X9a
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Honor Play11 Plus
Honor X9a
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 185g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Honor X9a, the Honor X9a scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Honor X9a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (39/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor X9a?
The Honor X9a edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Honor X9a?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor X9a — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor X9a?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Honor X9a?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.