Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 24/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 8 points higher (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 leads (95/100 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 A23 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (24/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 70 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $219 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 A23 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (24/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (56/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Samsung Galaxy A23 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.