OnePlus 11

The OnePlus 11 wins with a timeless design, fast performance and fast-charging, and an affordable price tag, but loses some of the OnePlus 10 Pro's most ...

I tested the overclocked version of the mobile platform in [my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review](https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-review/), and that turned out to be an astounding experience. [OnePlus' $150 million partnership](https://www.zdnet.com/article/oneplus-gets-serious-about-mobile-photography-with-hasselblad-partnership-oneplus-9-launch-event-on-for-march-23/) with Swedish camera maker Hasselblad and the collaboration may finally be paying off. The 48MP ultrawide camera with its 115-degree FOV is great to have, too, but I really wish OnePlus had kept the 150-degree FOV lens from last year. Colors have a sprinkle of saturation that makes the image more expressive, and I love how OnePlus isn't overdoing the sharpening effects. That last is the most important change as it now captures subjects with a 2X optical zoom, the ideal distance for portrait photography. [Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset](https://www.zdnet.com/article/qualcomm-unveils-the-snapdragon-8-gen-2-with-wi-fi-7-support-ai-and-gaming-performance-boosts-and-more/) that powers the whole operation. My review unit was also powered by 16GB of RAM, which, for the sake of future-proofing, is the configuration that I'd recommend picking up if you do end up investing in a OnePlus 11. In OnePlus' defense, the actual hardware design of the 11 is sleek and more premium-feeling than other sub-$800 phones that I've used. OnePlus is playing it safe with the 11's design, which is both disappointing and understandable. I think we can all agree that the market can use more high-performing sub-$800 phones, and the OnePlus 11 is the latest to give us that. That said, while the phone is at least $400 less than flagships from Samsung and Apple, the lower price should make you wonder what the compromises are. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services.

This speedy Android smartphone is a trusty alternative that can go toe-to-toe with the competition.

Even the cheaper [Pixel 7](https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-7-pixel-7-pro/) uses Victus on both sides, making it more durable (the new [Galaxy S23](https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-galaxy-s23-deals/) opts for the even stronger [Victus 2](https://www.xda-developers.com/corning-gorilla-glass-victus-2/)). [an IP68 rating](https://www.wired.com/story/ip-ratings-explained/) (which is, er, most flagship smartphones). [the OnePlus 10 Pro](https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-10-pro/). [Ultra](https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-galaxy-s23-deals/)” or “ [Pro](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-14-pro-iphone-14-pro-max/)” attached at the end. I much prefer plopping a phone on my bedside [wireless charger](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-chargers/) instead of fumbling for a cable in the dark. Also, the screen is wrapped in Corning's scratch-resistant [Gorilla Glass Victus](https://www.wired.com/story/gorilla-glass-victus/), but the rear glass employs the older Gorilla Glass 5. But it turned out the cable was too short—and I couldn't swap in the MacBook's longer cable, because its USB-C plug wouldn't work with the OnePlus adapter. OnePlus used to follow the [same strategy](https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-10-pro/), but it's changing things up this year with its new [OnePlus 11 5G](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/2uxxCQ7Rfr7UbUnAxYGAELuUNLVUw98ngbWkCRKBavvfcKS3cazhjh8gjskMMsFBAQ4WGGdGQqJNZtm5snAccb2Be2zECgF3AbgkL5MKy7GJbQCgHwkfMtVQMNcnApBjJFwrgP72g). You can upgrade to 16 GB RAM and 256 GB of storage for $100 more (and if you like the fancy green color, which is the version I tested). Speed demons will note that the base version of the phone comes with Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.1, whereas the 16 GB RAM upgrade nets you UFS 4.0. The OnePlus 11 remains one of the fastest-charging phones in the US. But it manages to compete with most other high-end phones in almost every other way, from performance and battery life to the cameras.

8 or 16GB RAM. 128 or 256GB storage. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. 5,000mAh battery. 50MP main camera lens with a 48MP ultrawide lens and a ...

When it comes time to finally choose a new Android phone in 2023, the OnePlus 11 shouldn't get left off the list. This is full of widgets like a clock, the weather, and a recently played view on Spotify. By far the most impressive aspect of the OnePlus 11 is its battery. OnePlus claims the new chip provides speed boosts of 25 and 35 percent to to the GPU and CPU, respectively, but the proof is more in how the phone feels to use as an everyday device. [Pixel 7 Pro](https://mashable.com/review/google-pixel-7-pro-review), which I would hold up as the current gold standard of Android phones. [OnePlus 10 Pro](https://mashable.com/review/oneplus-10-pro-review), the OnePlus 11 is a big phone with a big battery and impressive-looking specs on paper. The OnePlus 11 is a generally good smartphone that you don’t need to break the bank to get, as it starts at just $700. There’s also the dreaded “Shelf,” a OnePlus-exclusive drop-down menu that appears when you swipe down from around the middle of the display. I have a tendency to lay my phone flat on a pillow next to me while I sleep sometimes, and that’s a bad idea with the OnePlus 11 because it’ll inevitably slip off and wind up lost in your bed somewhere. It’s a little too big for long-term one-handed use, and OnePlus didn’t fix the problem I had last year where the volume rocker and power button are on opposite sides of the phone. OnePlus 11 is a really cool-looking phone, one that would certainly catch the eye of someone sitting across from you on public transit. The latest flagship smartphone out of the Chinese tech giant is an exercise in minor iteration.

We reviewed the OnePlus 11 over three weeks. In our tests, the new flagship was powerful, but not perfect.

That's quicker than the 1 to 2 hours you can expect a full recharge of the Pixel 7 Pro to take. The phone supports 100-watt fast charging in the UK (80W in the US) which will fill the battery from empty in only 25 minutes -- or 27 minutes on the 80W model. If photography isn't a huge focus for you, and you just want crisp, vibrant shots of your friends or your kids at the beach then you'll be well served by the OnePlus 11 -- particularly if you like taking photos at night. It's a strong yellow effect that I don't like any more than the cold look of the OnePlus 11's shot. The details on my face are sharper too, and although the color tones give a warmer look to the image above. There's also a noticeable color shift between the OnePlus 11's main camera and ultrawide -- a detail I'd noticed on the OnePlus 10 Pro, too. Not having a proper telephoto lens on the OnePlus 11 feels like I have to make compromises in my photography that I wouldn't with other phones. [Samsung Galaxy S23](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s23-and-s23-plus-unveiled-bigger-battery-better-selfies-and-a-faster-chip/), which starts at $800 and comes with a 6.1-inch display, a triple-camera setup, 8GB of RAM and the latest [Qualcomm 8 Gen 2 processor](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/qualcomms-next-premium-android-chip-adds-ray-tracing-and-wi-fi-7-connectivity/). The sky has more of a teal tone to it, which doesn't reflect reality. At 6.7 inches, the display is sizable enough to do justice to mobile games, while its maximum 3,216x1,440-pixel resolution makes everything look nice and crisp (you can opt for a lower resolution to help eke out the battery life). The Pixel's pure Android 13 software is clutter-free, and the cameras generally perform better -- especially with the addition of the 5x optical zoom lens, which the OnePlus lacks. It's similar in design, it's got a hefty (arguably redundant) boost in power and the new camera setup, while good, isn't a big leap forward.

Top-performing phone has great screen, superfast charging and solid camera but lacks pizazz.

It is just a little uninspired and with some The 2x telephoto is one of the better short zoom cameras available, good on detail and balance, but it doesn’t meaningfully close the distance to objects. The battery is rated to last at least 1,600 full charge cycles, which is roughly double most rivals and should last for the life of the phone without needing replacement. The large circular camera lump on the back is divisive, however. The battery should last for the full five years, too, which can’t be said of most competitors. It has a main 48MP, 50MP ultra-wide and 32MP 2x telephoto on the back, plus a decent 16MP selfie camera on the front The screen is great, the fingerprint scanner is responsive and the camera is solid if not class leading. The ultrawide camera is a little soft on detail and can produce slightly dark shots compared with the other cameras. The phone is well made but is only splash resistant and not rated to be capable of surviving submersion in water like most rivals, which feels a bit cheap. The 11 lasts about 46 to 48 hours between charges, with the screen actively used for five to six hours in that time and three hours spent on 5G, the rest on wifi. [OxygenOS 13](https://www.oneplus.com/uk/press/press-release/oxygenos-13-powers-oneplus-smartphones), a modified version of [Android 13](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/may/11/google-io-pixel-6a-pixel-watch-and-android-13-unveiled) with a few more customisation options. A metal and glass sandwich like most premium smartphones, the big 6.7in OLED screen on the front is bright, crisp and 120Hz smooth, making it one of the best.

OnePlus has finally released the OnePlus 11 outside China. The OnePlus 11 relies on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, as well as three high-resolution ...

OnePlus 11 pre-orders will begin shipping on February 16 in most markets. Alternatively, the handset is available for US$799 with 16 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and a choice of Eternal Green or Titan Black colourways. Instead, OnePlus offers its latest flagship with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage or 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The OnePlus 11 starts at US$699 in the US with 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a Titan Black colourway. In comparison, all other markets will receive a OnePlus 11 capable of recharging at 100 W. For reference, this variant matches the other OnePlus 11 global model in all areas except charging, which tops out at 80 W.

It's interesting to review a flagship gadget by the company that introduced the term 'flagship killer' in the smartphone market.

There’s no denying that the OnePlus 11 is a powerful performer with a pretty impressive camera and battery life. The camera setup on the OnePlus 11 is pretty stellar. The OnePlus 11 5G runs Android 13 OS and is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that supports ray tracing - the brand new buzzword that you’ll be hearing as more flagships are launched this year. While we may have normalised skin lightening through filters, flagships are expected to deliver accurate skin tones and the OnePlus 11 does that really well. One of the things I love about the picture quality is how true-to-life the colours and skin tones are. The OnePlus 11 also has HDR 10+ certification support, which means there’s a pretty decent contrast range on the media I watch.

Ii you're looking to upgrade your current phone, you can take advantage of some awesome deals on the new OnePlus 11, with pre-order discounts at Amazon, ...

For example: If you order the OnePlus 11 128GB from Best Buy and choose to use your store credit card to pay for it, you'll have up to 24 months to pay off the $700 without interest. So here's a handy chart to see what the OnePlus 11 is built with, and how it stands up against the iPhone 14 and Galaxy S23: Also, if you're a student, you can qualify for an additional 5 percent discount, making this one of the most affordable smartphone pre-orders for teens and young adults. And since the OnePlus 11 runs an Android-based operating system, you'll get a familiar-feeling smartphone for a fraction of the price of a flagship Apple or Samsung smartphone. Though it's worth keeping an eye on their storefronts to snag a OnePlus 11 if and when they become available. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services.

Fans of the Volcanic Black and Moonstone Black of last year's OnePlus 10 phones will find the matte frosted glass finish comfortable and easy to keep a grip ...

While it’s still delightfully glossy, OnePlus has worked to make the Eternal Green finish far less of a fingerprint magnet. The designers at OnePlus clearly love shades of green, as this has been a standard color for several years now, going back to the OnePlus 8. It’s also the only option available for both the 128GB and 256GB storage options of the OnePlus 11. Fans of the Volcanic Black and Moonstone Black of last year’s OnePlus 10 phones will find the matte frosted glass finish comfortable and easy to keep a grip without leaving it covered with fingerprints. There are only two to choose from, but they’re both still just as gorgeous as last year’s selections — and OnePlus is still setting it apart from other smartphone makers by also distinguishing its models by the different finishes used for each color. [OnePlus 11](https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/oneplus-11-review/) has arrived, breathing some fresh air back into the popular smartphone lineup.

The OnePlus 11 is a big return to form for OnePlus, it offers almost everything you'd want from a flagship Android phone for a mid-range price.

The OnePlus 11 takes a bit longer to charge, but seven extra minutes isn’t too much of a hassle. The higher-end SKU I tested for this review comes with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage for a [higher $799 price](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/oneplus-11-5g-256gb-unlocked-titan-black/6531254.p?skuId=6531254). A battery of that size paired with a QHD+ screen, plus the power-sipping always-on display, allowed me to finish most days with 30-40% battery life. Still, the OnePlus 11 looks like a flashy accessory thanks to the smoky, chrome-out stainless steel on the camera housing and sides of the device. Curiously, the OnePlus 10T could charge at a much faster 125W pace that was capable of fully charging the device in 20 minutes. Thanks to its high-resolution sensor, photos from the 2x zoom camera are nice and sharp and you can digitally zoom in without compromising too much detail. The OnePlus 11 comes well-equipped with cameras, including the ever-present 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor found in most high-end smartphones. But for the most part, if you want a premium Android phone experience, there’s no other device that offers as much for as little as the OnePlus 11 does right now. Of course, you will be staring at the OnePlus 11’s 6.7-inch screen more often. Still, it feels and looks sleeker than it actually is in hand thanks to the way its curved screen further thins out its edges. There are of course a few things to nitpick, like the slightly slower and completely proprietary fast charging, and that photos that come out of this device might not be to everyone’s liking. Enter the OnePlus 11 at $699, which, on paper at least, still gives you everything I just mentioned.

The OnePlus 11 is OnePlus' most powerful smartphone yet, though that isn't the full picture.

The OnePlus 11 comes with a 120Hz display, and that 120Hz is a joy to use, as we found in our As one would expect, the OnePlus 11 is the company's fastest smartphone it's ever released. The OnePlus 11's Adreno 740 GPU is one of the most powerful smartphone GPUs in existence. If I were to guess, I would assume that single-core measurement is specifically testing the prime core that sees a modest 0.9GHz boost when performance mode is enabled. It reaches a peak of 24 FPS on the CPU, and around 27 FPS sustained on the Adreno 740 GPU, which in itself is incredibly impressive. As you can see from the above, there is a difference, though it's minimal. While it was introduced alongside the OnePlus 10 Pro in order to tame the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, it was kept for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and, now, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Most of the OnePlus 11's power is thanks to the hardware inside, and it's certainly no slouch. That's a pretty major improvement, as you can have the fastest phone in the world, but slow storage as a bottleneck will make things feel slow and sluggish. For the second device in a row, OnePlus has incorporated a "performance mode" in its settings. If you want a phone that feels fluid and is fast, though, then you can't go wrong with the Not only does it pack the fastest Android SoC on the market (well, technically, that crown goes to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy), but it packs

About to buy the OnePlus 11? You probably want to know if it's water resistant, and how durable the phone will be, right? We've got the answers here.

[Does the OnePlus 11 have a headphone jack? It is a step up from the IP54 rating given to the It’s always worth wrapping your phone up in a case, though, as this will help it survive if the fall is on a hard surface. An IP64 rating means the OnePlus 11 has a degree of protection from both water and dust. Just don’t think it means the OnePlus 11 is waterproof, as it most definitely isn’t. [OnePlus 11](https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/oneplus-11-specs-price-release-rumors-news/), but want to know if the phone has any degree of protection from the wet stuff.

Smartphones have come a long way in terms of durability over the last couple of years. Most devices nowadays can survive a fair bit of punishment - the ...

[OnePlus 11](https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/OnePlus-11-review_id5619)is a stellar device in terms of performance, and the smartphone is much more than a pretty face with a beefy processor. Notably, this protection falls below the one awarded by the IP68 rating of other flagships like the iPhone 14 and the Samsung Galaxy S23. The ingress protection (IP) certification measures how susceptible the internals of a device are to being damaged from the penetration of liquids and small external particles. An “X” in the rating means that the device in question has not been tested for the corresponding protection. No smartphone on the market is waterproof per se, and the OnePlus 11 is no exception to that rule. Luckily, no smartphones were harmed in the writing of this article.

Should you preorder the new OnePlus 11 or buy last year's OnePlus 10 Pro? We compared the two and highlighted the main differences below.

If you dig deeper into third-party retailers or can settle for a used or renewed model, then there are even [cheaper options](https://assoc-redirect.amazon.com/g/r/https://www.amazon.com/OnePlus-Volcanic-Unlocked-NE2215-Renewed/dp/B09YTMJQX6?tag=zd-buy-button-20&ascsubtag=__COM_CLICK_ID__%7Cb60a4cf7-af9e-4c37-b77b-eda89d623791%7C) available right now. Based on [photo samples](https://www.zdnet.com/article/oneplus-11-review/#:~:text=Colors%20have%20a%20sprinkle%20of%20saturation%20that%20makes%20the%20image%20more%20expressive%2C%20and%20I%20love%20how%20OnePlus%20isn%27t%20overdoing%20the%20sharpening%20effects.%20In%20most%20cases%2C%20I%20just%20pointed%20the%20phone%20at%20a%20subject%2C%20tapped%20the%20shutter%20button%2C%20and%20was%20left%20with%20an%20output%20that%20looked%20naturally%20pleasing%20to%20the%20eye.) captured with the OnePlus 11, we can safely say that this is the best camera on a OnePlus phone yet, unless you have one particular preference we'll discuss below. Having a wider field of view means that you're able to capture a greater amount of what's in front of you, making the 10 Pro preferable for landscape photography. The OnePlus 11 has the better overall camera system of the two. But there's one area in particular where the OnePlus 10 Pro shines brighter, and that's its 150-degree FOV ultrawide lens. There's nothing more valuable than time, and that's why the OnePlus 11's 100W fast-charging (or 80W in the US) is a benefit we'll most definitely take for granted. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. In comparison, the The list includes Wi-Fi 7, UFS 4.0, up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and OnePlus' new commitment of four years of operating system upgrades and five years of bi-monthly security patches. So, which of the two OnePlus handsets should you buy? When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing.

According to the definitions in the IP code, that means the phone is "dust tight", with complete protection against dust particles entering. It's also resistant ...

If you're interested in the OnePlus 11, make sure you Alas, that's not the case, and if you buy a OnePlus 11, it will be IP64 rated regardless of where you get it from. Stuff like that has happened before, and if a particular market is more sensitive to specific features like this than others, financially it might not make sense to have the IP testing done for all units sold everywhere, even if they could, in theory, all withstand the same amount of dust and water being thrown at them.

The OnePlus 11 marketing material speaks for itself, as the company declares the handset “definitely a well-rounded flagship.”

In addition to the new smartphone, OnePlus debuted the OnePlus Buds 2 Pro TWS, OnePlus Pad tablet, a mechanical keyboard and a sneak peek at a new concept ...

However, OnePlus now has additional resources available to spend on marketing its brand and expanding mindshare with the money it is saving from not being in the premium T-Mobile space. Not having a “Pro” model but claiming flagship performance needs the inclusion of wireless charging, especially if you are marketing the Buds 2 Pro with wireless charging and a premium look and feel. This is likely the reason OnePlus is launching more IoT devices, as it takes a broader approach to the North American market. OnePlus wants to push the envelope within IoT and create its own ecosystem approach with seamless connection and integration between products. However, not having the device ranged at T-Mobile will be a challenge for OnePlus in 2023. The tablet has an 11.61-inch screen with a 7:5-ratio screen and 144Hz refresh rate, powered by a However, as a premium device, and especially with its newly announced OnePlus Buds Pro 2 that has wireless charging, the product messaging becomes muddled. The other device announced was the OnePlus Pad, the OEM’s first tablet. Overall, the OnePlus 11 is a solid flagship device. [OnePlus](https://www.counterpointresearch.com/oneplus-bets-big-10t-take-premium-segment-share/) launched its latest flagship OnePlus 11 globally at the Cloud 11 event in New Delhi on February 7, with viewing parties in New York and London. There is no more “Pro” model and, instead, OnePlus is only offering one flagship model that has all the features a premium device should have. OnePlus, like Samsung’s [Unpacked](https://www.counterpointresearch.com/samsung-galaxy-s23-series-first-impressions/) event, also featured a brief presentation from Google to showcase its partnership with the Chinese OEM.

OnePlus 11 was launched on February 7, starting at Rs 56999. Pre-orders for the OnePlus 11 are open and it will be available for sale starting February 14.

The Verge, in its review, said that the OnePlus 11 is a great smartphone…for OnePlus. It comes in two colours — Eternal Green and Titan Black. So is this genuine effort from OnePlus enough or does it still have a long way to go before it can reclaim its flagship killer title? MKBHD also had his moments with the software, something that OnePlus was always good at with its stock-Android-like experience with the Oxygen OS. This year’s flagship from OnePlus packs some great specifications at a decent price and spoiler alert, the alert slider is back. This phone does not just compete directly with Samsung’s latest S23 lineup, the Google Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro (which are priced way higher) but also with the devices that are priced similarly but do not have those high-end specs — not the Hasselblad branded camera and definitely not WiFi 7.