Honor Play11 Plus vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 43/100 vs 32/100 (a 11-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 204g).
Honor Play11 Plus
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 45/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (83/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 11 points higher (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (83/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 36/100). 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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (83/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- 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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (83/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (68/100 vs 45/100).
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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Honor Play11 Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (83/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.