Honor Play11 Plus vs Huawei Hi nova 9z
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (). 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 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Huawei Hi nova 9z, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 19/100). 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 Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (56/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Huawei Hi nova 9z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
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 Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (56/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
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 Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Huawei Hi nova 9z by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Hi nova 9z — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use.