Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads — 43/100 vs 32/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher performance (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 11 points higher (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3888 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | $340 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (53/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (68/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably better than the Honor Play11 Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on performance (13/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.