Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 32/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 214g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 43 points higher (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (84/100 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (86/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 43 points (75/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.