Honor Play11 Plus vs Vivo Y21a
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 11/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't.
Honor Play11 Plus
Vivo Y21a
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 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 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Vivo Y21a, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 21 points higher (32/100 vs 11/100). 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 36/100). 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 Y21a (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21a and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 182 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 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, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21a and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (72/100 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 Y21a?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Vivo Y21a?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo Y21a — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Vivo Y21a?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Vivo Y21a?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21a is a better fit for everyday use.