Honor Play11 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 32/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 38 points higher (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (63/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (56/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (68/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 38 points (70/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.