Honor Play11 Plus vs ZTE Axon 40
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Honor Play11 Plus
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (50/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (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 ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 Plus or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.