Honor Play11 Plus vs Motorola Moto X40
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto X40 leads — 53/100 vs 32/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Motorola Moto X40
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 125W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Motorola Moto X40, the Motorola Moto X40 scores 21 points higher (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Motorola Moto X40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 125W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | $500 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (30/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (62/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (68/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 21 points (53/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Motorola Moto X40 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Motorola Moto X40 leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.