Honor Play11 Plus vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 216g).
Honor Play11 Plus
ZTE Blade A33S
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 216g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Overall rating 6/100
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the ZTE Blade A33S, 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 12/100). 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 Blade A33S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 216 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 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 Blade A33S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (56/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (68/100 vs 30/100).
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 Blade A33S?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 26 points (32/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 6/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A33S is a better fit for everyday use.