Honor Play11 Plus vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 22/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 38/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 10 points higher (32/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 40/100). 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 Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (46/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (68/100 vs 38/100).
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 9 Pro Max?
The Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads on camera score (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.