Honor Play11 Plus vs Sony Xperia 5
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 9/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 185g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Sony Xperia 5
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 164g vs 185g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Sony Xperia 5, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 23 points higher (32/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Sony Xperia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3140 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 164 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (24/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (95/100 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 Sony Xperia 5?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 23 points (32/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Sony Xperia 5?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Sony Xperia 5 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Sony Xperia 5?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.