Honor Play11 Plus vs Tecno Spark 40
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 26/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Honor Play11 Plus
Tecno Spark 40
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 6 points higher (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $120 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
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 Tecno Spark 40 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Tecno Spark 40 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.