Honor Play11 Plus vs Vivo Y500
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7000 mAh
- Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). 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 Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $345 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.