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Honor Play11 vs Honor Play11 Pro
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NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Honor Play11 Pro is the pick for a clearly better display and more modern connections; the Honor Play11 makes more sense when battery, storage and protection matter most. Its OLED reaches 6,500 nits versus 1,020 nits for the TFT LCD, while Wi‑Fi 6 and Bluetooth 6.0 are ahead of Wi‑Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2.
The Pro is easier to handle: it weighs 185 g versus 216.5 g and has 90% usable surface versus 86.5%. Its 6.6″ screen is smaller than the Play11’s 6.87″ panel, but delivers 1,200 × 2,600 px and 434 ppi versus 720 × 1,592 px and 254 ppi. Its camera also adds optical stabilization and 240 fps slow motion; the Play11 has no stabilization and reaches 120 fps.
The Honor Play11 suits buyers who prioritize battery and storage: 8,300 mAh versus 7,000 mAh and 256 GB versus 128 GB. It also brings IP68, IP69, IP69K and drop resistance up to 2 m, versus IP66. Both share 45 W charging, 8 GB of RAM, UFS 2.2 storage and a 120 Hz display, so the choice is the Pro’s display and connectivity against the Play11’s capacity, battery and protection.
Honor Play11
The Honor Play11 is the better buy for 8,300 mAh, 256 GB and IP69K protection, despite its weaker display and camera.
Honor Play11 Pro
The Honor Play11 Pro is the better buy for a 6,500-nit OLED display, optical stabilization and Wi‑Fi 6.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Play11 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play11, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,300 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m
- against IP66
Honor Play11 Pro, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against TFT LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,500 nits
- against 1,020 nits
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 8,300 mAh Best value | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Purple | Black, Gold, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.5 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 168.3 mm | 157.4 mm |
| Weight | 216.5 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m Best value | IP66 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 613 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 570,353 | 487,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 930 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,210 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz | 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.6 GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Display
| Specification | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,020 nits | 6,500 nits Best value |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.87″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,200 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,592 px | 2,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 434 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 120Hz, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | — |
| Google Services | No | No |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, GPS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, Hi-Res Audio | Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Play11 | Play11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
