Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M56
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M56 leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M56 doesn't.
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 185g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy M56, the Samsung Galaxy M56 scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy M56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 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 | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
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 M56?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 edges out the Honor Play11 Plus 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 M56?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy M56 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M56 is a better fit for everyday use.