Honor Play11 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 7/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.2mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 25 points higher (32/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (24/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (24/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 836 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (24/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (85/100 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 Xcover 5?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 25 points (32/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use.