Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 45/100 vs 32/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 13 points higher (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (20/100 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 S23 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (63/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (56/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (68/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably better than the Honor Play11 Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for everyday use.