Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 9/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is noticeably lighter (138g vs 185g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2350 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 138g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 23 points higher (32/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 leads (86/100 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 A3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 492 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 4.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2350 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 138 g | |
| Price | — | $349 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 4.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 2350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 A3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (100/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 23 points (32/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.