Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (2021) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 20/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 doesn't.
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 12 points higher (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 45/100). 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 M21 2021 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
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 M21 2021 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
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 M21 2021?
The Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a better fit for everyday use.