Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A71
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 22/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 185g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (77/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 10 points higher (32/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 leads (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 leads (77/100 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 A71 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (77/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 496392 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | $470 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 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 A71 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (43/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (56/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (77/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A71 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Samsung Galaxy A71 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A71 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.