Honor Play11 Plus vs Huawei nova 12 Pro
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 Pro leads — 35/100 vs 32/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Huawei nova 12 Pro, the Huawei nova 12 Pro scores 3 points higher (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro 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 nova 12 Pro and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Huawei nova 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1117236 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro 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 nova 12 Pro and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100).
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 nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro 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 Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 12 Pro — 35/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.