Honor Play11 Plus vs Huawei nova 3
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 9/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 185g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Huawei nova 3
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 166g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Huawei nova 3, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 23 points higher (32/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (24/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 5/100). 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 3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (24/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (56/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Huawei nova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 470805 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1617 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 8TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 166 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (24/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (56/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (92/100 vs 68/100).
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 3?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 23 points (32/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 3 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 3 is a better fit for everyday use.