Honor Play11 Plus vs Tecno Spark 40C
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Tecno Spark 40C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 24/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40C doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Tecno Spark 40C
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Tecno Spark 40C, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 8 points higher (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Tecno Spark 40C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (68/100 vs 50/100).
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 Tecno Spark 40C?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Tecno Spark 40C by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Tecno Spark 40C — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40C is a better fit for everyday use.