Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 18/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 14 points higher (32/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | $180 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- 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, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A12 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 18/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.