Honor Play11 Plus vs Honor X9c Smart
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c Smart leads — 35/100 vs 32/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Honor Play11 Plus
Honor X9c Smart
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 35W
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Honor X9c Smart, the Honor X9c Smart scores 3 points higher (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). 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 X9c Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 806012 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2398 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 35W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X9c Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
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 X9c Smart?
The Honor X9c Smart edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Honor X9c Smart?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor X9c Smart — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor X9c Smart?
The Honor X9c Smart leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Honor X9c Smart?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9c Smart is a better fit for everyday use.