Honor Play 11 launches with an 8,300mAh battery, a 120Hz display, and IP69K protection

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Honor has just added the Play 11 to its affordable smartphone lineup in China. The new model joins devices such as the Play 11C, Play 11T, Play 11 Plus, and Play 11 Pro. With a large 8,000mAh+ battery, Snapdragon processor and rugged build, the Play 11 is aimed at users who prioritize durability and long-lasting everyday use.

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Honor Play 11 specifications and features

The Honor Play 11 features a 6.872-inch TFT LCD with a 1592 x 720-pixel resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel reaches up to 1,020 nits in HBM mode and includes features such as DC dimming, an eye comfort mode and a natural light-like display mode.

Under the hood, the Play 11 runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chip, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The device ships with Android 16-based MagicOS 10.0 and includes a dedicated AI key for features such as one-tap pop-up removal and other AI functions.

The Play 11 features a 50-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel front camera with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies and video calls.It carries an 8,300mAh battery, although its rated capacity is 7,900mAh. It supports 45W wired charging and wired reverse charging. Honor says the battery is designed to retain its health over a six-year period under its stated laboratory conditions. The phone also features stereo speakers with a high-volume mode that can increase output by up to 400 percent.

Connectivity options include 5G, dual nano-SIM support, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC and a USB Type-C port. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint sensor.The phone also comes with a dedicated AI button on the side. It can identify and dismiss pop-up windows with a single press, helping users return to a cleaner browsing experience. The button also provides quick access to other AI features, including Honor’s Any Door, remote assistance and AI face-swap detection.

Honor Play 11

In terms of durability, the Honor Play 11 arrives with IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for water and dust resistance. The phone has also received SGS Gold Label five-star certification for drop resistance and compression resistance, with Honor claiming protection against drops from heights of up to 2.5 metres. The phone measures 168.3 x 78.54 x 8.30mm and weighs 216.5 grams.

Honor Play 11 price and availability

The Honor Play 11 starts at 1,399 Yuan (~$195) for the 6GB+128GB version. The 8GB+128GB model costs 1,599 Yuan (~$225), while the 8GB+256GB variant is priced at 1,899 Yuan (~$2655).

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It comes in come color options, such as Desert Gold, Mist Purple, Meteor Silver and Phantom Black finishes. These are Chinese prices, and Honor has not yet announced international availability.

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