Honor Play11 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play11 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (87/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (82/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.