Honor Play11 Plus vs Huawei nova 12i
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 26/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Huawei nova 12i
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Huawei nova 12i, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 6 points higher (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Huawei nova 12i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (56/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (68/100 vs 51/100).
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 12i?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Huawei nova 12i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 12i — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei nova 12i?
The Huawei nova 12i leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Huawei nova 12i?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12i is a better fit for everyday use.