Honor Play11 Plus vs Huawei Mate X5
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X5 leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5060); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 243g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Huawei Mate X5
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5060 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 243g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Huawei Mate X5, the Huawei Mate X5 scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1062256 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2224x2496 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5060 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 243 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate X5
- 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 X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 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 X5 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (68/100 vs 0/100).
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 X5?
The Huawei Mate X5 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 Huawei Mate X5?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Mate X5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate X5 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate X5 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Huawei Mate X5?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for everyday use.