Honor Play11 Plus vs Huawei Nova 15 Max
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A. Both devices score the same overall rating of 32/100. Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 232g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Lighter: 185g vs 232g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
The Honor Play11 Plus and the Huawei Nova 15 Max received the same MobileRank rating — 32/100. In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Huawei Nova 15 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | |
| AnTuTu | — | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 232 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
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, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (68/100 vs 10/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
Both devices scored 32/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei Nova 15 Max.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Max — 32/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.