The OnePlus 11 5G is quite possibly one of the the most powerful and feature-rich Android phones you can buy right now. Coupled with top-of-the-line specs, an impressive design and software that’s delightfully quick, this phone cements OnePlus’ legacy of offering premium features without the premium price.
Flagship-Level Performance
The OnePlus 11 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is considered one of the fastest mobile chipsets available. Whether gaming, multitasking or editing high-res content, i9 9th Gen Intel Core Processors can take it to the next level and provide the speed needed to achieve it.
With 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage ranging up to 512GB, the device delivers ultra-fast performance with minimal power will use. The heat dissipation system is great for gaming enthusiasts as it ensures that the phone stays cool for extended gaming sessions.
Immersive AMOLED Display
The phone comes with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with LTPO 3.0 technology that supports a dynamic refresh rate varying from as low as 1Hz to as high as 120Hz. Not only does this provide ultra-smooth scrolling, it also helps with battery when high-refresh rates aren’t necessary. The screen has HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness of 1300 nits, so it should be ideal for watching content day or night.
Colors are, however, lively, blacks remain deep, and this experience to the eyes is very much at flagship level.
Hasselblad Camera for Mobile
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Cameras The OnePlus 11 5G packs a triple rear camera system which includes:
- Main: 50MP Sony IMX890 with OIS
- 48MP ultra-wide camera (with macro)
- 2x optical zoom, portrait telephoto lens 32MP
And thanks to Hasselblad tuning, it captures natural colors and professional-grade tones. Low light is strong and the ultra-wide lens does wonders for landscapes. It has a selfie camera of 16 MP for perfect selfies or video calls with your friends and AI Face Beauty function to make each of your self-portraits stunning.
Long-Lasting Battery and Ultra-Fast Charging
The only thing that is not impressive is that the 5000mAh dual-cell battery of the device depletes in about a day even with intense use. Where the OnePlus 11 5G certainly differentiates is with its 100W SUPERVOOC charging. It is also capable of going from 0% to 100% in less than 30 minutes.
That means that even a short coffee break can afford your phone several hours worth of battery life. There’s no wireless charging on the device, but lightning-fast wired charging makes up for it.
OxygenOS 13: Smooth and Clean
The phone comes with OxygenOS 13 running on top of Google’s Android 13, and offers a near-stock Android experience with a few more customizations and features. UI is also buttery smooth, very intuitive and doesn’t come with a lot of bloatware.
OnePlus also promises four years of major Android updates and five years of security updates, so this is a good long-term investment.
Connectivity and Build Quality
The OnePlus 11 5G supports:
- Dual 5G SIM
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.3
- USB-C 3.1
The phone is premium in terms of build quality as well, featuring aluminum between the glass with Gorilla Glass Victus protection at the front. That also means that it is dust and splash resistant (IP64 rating as well).
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Sonic fast: With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Beautiful QHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate
- Triple camera with Hi-res, ultra wide and optical zoom cameras (Hasselblad tuning)
- 100W ultra-fast charging
- Play Store Clean and responsive OxygenOS with good update promise
Cons:
- No wireless charging
- Limited water resistance (IP64)
- No microSD card slot
Final Verdict
The OnePlus 11 5G offers a flagship experience in just about every category — performance, display, camera and charging speeds — without reaching the heights of flagship-level pricing. It’s a great option for power users, gamers and photographers who want top performance without paying top dollar.
If you’re looking for a high-end smartphone that offers great value, longevity and all-day power life, the OnePlus 11 5G is going to be hard to beat.
