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Honor

Honor Play11

5.5 NeoScore #2253 of 5445

Launched September 2026

Overview

NeoScore

5.5

#2253 of 5445

Design & display
6.3
Performance & hardware
5.0
Camera
3.8
Connectivity
6.0
Battery & charging
7.1

Strengths

  • Its 8,300 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
  • It resists dust, water to 1.5 m and drops from up to 2 m.

Weak points

  • Its 254 ppi density is among the weakest of its time.
  • The 50MP rear camera has no optical image stabilization.
  • Connectivity is worse than on most phones of its time.
Display
6.87″TFT LCD720 × 1,592 px120 Hz
Design
216.5 g78.5 mm168.3 mm8.3 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
570,353Better than 7% of phones
Battery
8,300 mAh45 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

Evidence-based overview

Honor Play11 technical sheet

Honor Play11 suits buyers who want a large battery and a body resistant to dust, water and drops. Its main trade-off is the low display density and a camera without optical stabilization.

The 6.87″ TFT LCD display runs at 120 Hz, a typical refresh rate for phones of its time, but its 254 ppi density is among the weakest. Its 8,300 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time, while 45 W charging is typical. IP68, IP69, IP69K and resistance to drops from up to 2 m provide protection against water, dust and impacts.

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 and 6 GB / 128 GB belong to this configuration. Honor Play11 is also sold with 8 GB / 128 GB and 8 GB / 256 GB. It includes 5G, dual Nano-SIM, NFC and USB-C, although connectivity is worse than on most phones of its time and Bluetooth 4.2 is a limitation.

The 50MP rear camera has an f/1.8 aperture, autofocus and 1080p video at 30 fps, but no optical image stabilization or optical zoom. Overall, its camera is worse than those on most phones of its time. Honor Play11 is typical overall, and its NeoScore is 5.5: a phone focused on battery capacity and resistance rather than photography or display sharpness.

Highlights

  • 1Its 8,300 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
  • 2It resists dust, water to 1.5 m and drops from up to 2 m.

Things to consider

  • 1Its 254 ppi density is among the weakest of its time.
  • 2The 50MP rear camera has no optical image stabilization.
  • 3Connectivity is worse than on most phones of its time.

Honor

Technical specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity
8,300 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Po
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included

Design

Body Colors
Black, Silver, Gold, Purple
Body Thickness
8.3 mm
Body Width
78.5 mm
Body Height
168.3 mm
Weight
216.5 g
Usable Surface
86.5 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, IP69K, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
Processor Process Size
4 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 613
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.3 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
570,353
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
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v11

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
1,020 nits
Display Technology
TFT LCD
Display Diagonal
6.87″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,592 px
Display Pixel Density
254 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
1,500 :1
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 120Hz, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
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
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, Hi-Res Audio

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

5.53 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

6 GB / 128 GB / China

Design & display

6.3

Display Technology TFT LCD
4.5
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 254 ppi
3.6
Peak Display Brightness 1,020 nits
8.1
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 120Hz, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
3.0
Weight 216.5 g
4.4
Resistance Features IP68, IP69, IP69K, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m
10.0
Usable Surface 86.5 %
8.4
Body Thickness 8.3 mm
7.4

Performance & hardware

5.0

AnTuTu Score 570,353
2.2
RAM Capacity 8 GB
5.0
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 4 nm
8.5
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.3 GHz
5.2
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

3.8

Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
0.0

Connectivity

6.0

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
3.5
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
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2
3.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

7.1

Battery Capacity 8,300 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 45 W
7.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
4.3

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Design & display
6.32
Performance & hardware
5.01
Camera
3.83
Connectivity
5.98
Battery & charging
7.12
NeoScore rank
#2253 / 5445

Play11

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

50 MP rear main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
2

5 MP front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
6 GB
Markets
China
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
China

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