Honor Play11 Plus vs Huawei Mate X3
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 39/100 vs 32/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Huawei Mate X3
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 1/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (23/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 7 points higher (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 239 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (23/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (68/100 vs 1/100).
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 Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (23/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for everyday use.