Honor Play11 Plus vs Nokia 8
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 54/100 vs 29/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 185g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Nokia 8
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 185g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Nokia 8, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 25 points higher (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 25 points (54/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Nokia 8?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Nokia 8?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.