Honor Play11 Plus vs Redmi K40
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K40 leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Honor Play11 Plus
Redmi K40
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Redmi K40, the Redmi K40 scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (56/100 vs 28/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Redmi K40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $309 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (56/100 vs 28/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Redmi K40?
The Redmi K40 edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Redmi K40?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K40 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Redmi K40?
The Redmi K40 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Redmi K40?
The Redmi K40 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Redmi K40?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.