Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M36
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. 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 5000).
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy M36
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 197g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy M36, 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 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 M36 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy M36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 768212 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 197 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 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 M36 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (56/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (68/100 vs 53/100).
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 M36?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Samsung Galaxy M36 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 M36?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy M36 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy M36?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy M36?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M36 is a better fit for everyday use.