Honor Play11 Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads — 35/100 vs 32/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 207g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 207g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Faster charging: 210W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer scores 3 points higher (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 210W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (46/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (68/100 vs 41/100).
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 Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads on camera score (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.