Honor Play11 Plus vs ZTE Avid 589
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 6/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 185g).
Honor Play11 Plus
ZTE Avid 589
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 167g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 26 points higher (32/100 vs 6/100). 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 ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 167 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- 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 ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (91/100 vs 68/100).
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 ZTE Avid 589?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 26 points (32/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 6/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.