Honor Play11 Plus vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 13/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (56/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the Honor Play11 Plus are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (56/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (68/100 vs 43/100).
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 Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Honor Play11 Plus edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.