Honor Play11 Plus vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus (2026) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 5/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Honor Play11 Plus
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 27 points higher (32/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- 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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (68/100 vs 50/100).
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 GS3?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 27 points (32/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.