OnePlus 11 Review: Speed and Performance at the Core

January 26, 2023, 08:33 AM
by Nafiz Tahmid

UNB News
Publish- January 26, 2023, 08:33 AM
Nafiz Tahmid
Update- January 26, 2023, 09:05 AM

OnePlus 11 Review: Speed and Performance at the Core

OnePlus 11 (Image: oneplus.com)

OnePlus is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer renowned for its flagship devices that offer flagship-level specs at an affordable price. Their latest offering, the OnePlus 11 was released in China on January 4, 2023. It is going to be launched on February 7 in the global market. Let’s see the specs, and price of the OnePlus 11.

Key Features of OnePlus 11

Design and Display

For its newest flagship phone, OnePlus has taken a different approach to the design. This time, the phone has a circular camera block in the top left corner, giving it a fresh, modern look. The front of the device resembles the OnePlus 10 Pro with a left-corner punch-hole camera and curved display edges.

Compared to the OnePlus 10T, which had a flat display and centered punch-hole, the OnePlus 11 has a sleeker and more modern design. Published images from OnePlus, as well as unofficial renders from OnLeaks confirm this new design. The official photos indicate that the phone will come in two different colors: green and black. This is sure to be a great addition to the OnePlus lineup!

The OnePlus 11 has a unique design that is said to be inspired by black holes. It has a circular stainless steel camera module and a glass back in either black or green, as well as a metal frame with a punch-hole camera on the screen.

Measuring 163.1mm x 74.1mm x 8.53mm and weighing 205g, the OnePlus 11 sports a 6.7-inch, 120Hz 1440 x 3216 fluid AMOLED display with 525 pixels per inch and a 20.1:9 aspect ratio. This display is similar to the one its predecessor had. Not to mention, the phone is equipped with the company’s signature alert slider.

This display has adjustable refresh rate capabilities, ranging between 1Hz to 120Hz. This is especially useful when using the always-on display feature, which does not require a high refresh rate. It is also protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, making it incredibly resilient.

Cameras

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 11 will feature Hasselblad-tuned cameras, with four sensors in total. On the rear, there is a 50MP main camera, a 48MP ultrawide lens, and a 32MP 2x telephoto lens.

The front camera is a 16MP selfie snapper. Three out of four of the sensors are the same as what we saw on the OnePlus 10 Pro, but OnePlus 11 have been upgraded to the newest Sony models. The telephoto lens, or portrait lens as OnePlus calls it, is a totally new addition.

It is unfortunate that the new zoom camera has dropped its zoom level from 3.3x to 2x. Nevertheless, its 32MP resolution should deliver a much higher quality image. Unlike the OnePlus 10 Pro, there is no indication of a fourth miscellaneous rear camera, which is a relief considering that these sensors failed to capture our attention on earlier OnePlus models.

The OnePlus 8 Pro had a photochromic mode camera that allowed users to take photos with an unusual filter, while the OnePlus 9 Pro included a specific monochrome camera to capture black-and-white shots.

Now you can capture your most stunning moments with the incredible video and photo resolution capabilities of this device. The rear camera can record videos in up to 8K resolution at 24 frames per second or in up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Additionally, the selfie camera features 16 megapixels and a maximum aperture of f/2.4.

Hardware and Performance

The highly anticipated OnePlus 11 is set to be a powerhouse, equipped with the 2nd generation Snapdragon 8 chipset that provides an impressive 35% CPU performance boost and a 25% GPU boost. This is coupled with energy efficiency improvements, allowing users to get more out of the battery life.

On top of that, the device features a generous 12GB or 16GB of RAM, accompanied by an advanced RAM management system to ensure optimal performance even when multitasking or gaming.

The OnePlus 11 offers two storage options: 256GB or 512GB. It runs on Android 13 with OxygenOS 13 (International) and ColorOS 13 (China) and also features a fingerprint sensor.

In addition, OnePlus has pledged to support this device for a long time, as they have declared to provide four major Android updates and five years of security patches for “select devices launched in 2023 and beyond”. Although the OnePlus 11 has yet to be officially named, it is likely to be one of the devices eligible for the abovementioned support.

Battery and Charging

The OnePlus 11 boasts a 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging, allowing for a full charge in just 25 minutes. Compared to the OnePlus 10 Pro, this is an upgrade from the 80W charging speed in the US and 65W elsewhere. Leaks indicate that the US version of the OnePlus 11 will probably have a slower 80W charging speed.

OnePlus 11’s Official Price in China

OnePlus 11 has three different versions, 12GB + 256GB which will cost 3,999 Chinese Yen or Tk. 62,5592 (1 Chinese Yen= Tk. 15.64); 16GB + 256 GB for 4,399 Chinese Yen or Tk. 68,801 (1 Chinese Yen= Tk. 15.64) and 16GB + 512 GB for 4,899 Chinese Yen or Tk. 76,621.38 (1 Chinese Yen= Tk. 15.64).

Verdict

With a powerful Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen processor and up to 16 GB of RAM, this device delivers smooth performance and lightning-fast speeds. The OnePlus 11 also boasts a stunning 6.7-inch AMOLED display and an improved triple-camera system, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a high-end device.

It won't be overwhelming to say that the OnePlus 11 is designed for power and speed, making it a great choice for gaming and other demanding tasks. It also features a range of improvements to the camera, though it does not have a long-range zoom lens. Despite this, it has shown to be very capable in a variety of conditions, especially for portrait shots. In 2023, it looks set to be one of the best choices for users who value speed and performance.