Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 29/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 185g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 3 points higher (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (56/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Samsung Galaxy A37 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 29/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.