Honor Play11 Plus vs Redmi Note 17
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Redmi Note 17
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $185 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
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, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (68/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.