Honor Play 40 Plus vs vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Honor Play 40 Plus edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Play 40 Plus
vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G
Honor Play 40 Plus wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedHonor Play 40 Plus8070
- CameraHonor Play 40 Plus8480
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryHonor Play 40 Plus9695
- Displayvivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G7489
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuevivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G6885
- vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G has the bigger battery6,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
- vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Honor Play 40 Plus has more RAM8 GB vs 6 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor Play 40 Plus wins — BeastScore 81.8/100
The Honor Play 40 Plus is the better pick for most people thanks to its more RAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). The vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (6,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh).
More RAM: 8 GB vs 6 GB
Larger battery: 6,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Play 40 Plus or vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is the better pick for most people thanks to its more RAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). The vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (6,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh). BeastScore: Honor Play 40 Plus 81.8/100, vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G 81.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Play 40 Plus and vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G?
Honor Play 40 Plus has a 6.74-inch display and 6000 mAh battery. vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G has a 6.74-inch display and 6500 mAh battery.
How do Honor Play 40 Plus and vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G compare for speed?
Honor Play 40 Plus scores 80/100 for performance; vivo iQOO Z11 Lite 5G scores 70/100.
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