Honor Play11 Plus vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 32/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $469 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (77/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 30 points (62/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.