Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't.
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17e by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 30/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.