Honor Play11 Plus vs Huawei Y9 (2018)
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 185g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 3/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 170g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Huawei Y9 (2018), 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 3/100). 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 Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (24/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Huawei Y9 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 88000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 215 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 810 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 170 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- 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 Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (24/100 vs 3/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (56/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (87/100 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 Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 23 points (32/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Y9 (2018) — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use.