Honor Play11 Plus vs Honor X9d
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9d leads — 41/100 vs 32/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Honor Play11 Plus
Honor X9d
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Honor X9d, the Honor X9d scores 9 points higher (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9d leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X9d and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Honor X9d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 977304 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2640x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $330 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X9d and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
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, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor X9d?
The Honor X9d edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Honor X9d?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor X9d — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Honor X9d?
The Honor X9d leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Honor X9d?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.