Honor Play11 Plus vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 17/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 214g).
Honor Play11 Plus
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 214g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 15 points higher (32/100 vs 17/100). 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 45/100). 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 A72 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 A72 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (68/100 vs 32/100).
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 A72 4G?
The Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 4G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.