Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (2022) runs on the Exynos 1280. 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); the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G, 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 "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, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G 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 M33 5G (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy M33 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2095 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 165.4×76.9×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- 5000 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, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G 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 M33 5G (56/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (68/100 vs 52/100).
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 M33 5G?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G 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 M33 5G?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G — 29/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G is a better fit for everyday use.