Honor Play11 Plus vs Huawei Nova 15
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 leads — 43/100 vs 32/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000).
Honor Play11 Plus
Huawei Nova 15
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Huawei Nova 15, the Huawei Nova 15 scores 11 points higher (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 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 15 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Huawei Nova 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1033121 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 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 15 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (42/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably better than the Honor Play11 Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Nova 15 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.