Honor Play11 Plus vs Vivo Y21
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Vivo Y21
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 38/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Vivo Y21, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (68/100 vs 38/100).
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 Y21?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Vivo Y21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Vivo Y21?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo Y21 — 30/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Vivo Y21?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.