Honor Play11 Plus vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $305 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play11 Plus
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Play11 Plus better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $305 vs $429
- Better portability (75/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play11 Plus — 46/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6500 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $305 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $124. Honor Play11 Plus was $124 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.