Honor Play11 Plus vs Vivo X21i
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 8/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 185g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Vivo X21i
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 159g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Vivo X21i, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 24 points higher (32/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (24/100 vs 6/100). 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 Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (24/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 779 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 159 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- 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 Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (24/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (100/100 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 Vivo X21i?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 24 points (32/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Vivo X21i?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X21i — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Vivo X21i?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Vivo X21i?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.