Honor Play11 Plus vs Redmi A2
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Redmi A2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 11/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A2 doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.1mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Redmi A2
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Redmi A2, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 21 points higher (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi A2 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi A2 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Redmi A2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A2
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi A2 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi A2 (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Redmi A2?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Redmi A2?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi A2 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Redmi A2?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Redmi A2?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A2 is a better fit for everyday use.