Honor Play11 Plus vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 220g).
Honor Play11 Plus
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 220g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 25/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 24/100). 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 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- 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, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (43/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 25/100).
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 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.