Honor Play11 Plus vs Huawei nova 5z
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 16/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Huawei nova 5z
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 185g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Huawei nova 5z, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 16 points higher (32/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 12/100). 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 5z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Huawei nova 5z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- 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 5z (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (56/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (77/100 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 5z?
The Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 5z — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Huawei nova 5z?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 5z — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei nova 5z?
The Huawei nova 5z leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Huawei nova 5z?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 5z is a better fit for everyday use.