Honor Play11 Plus vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 32/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 10 points higher (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1044507 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $329 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (58/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Honor Play11 Plus — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.