Ever since the launch of the OnePlus One almost a decade ago, OnePlus has been making waves in the smartphone industry with its flagship devices, offering premium features at a more affordable price point. The latest addition to the lineup, the OnePlus 11, is no exception. In this article, we will take a closer look at the OnePlus 11, including its official specs, price, features, and everything else you need to know.

Price, Colors, and Availability

The base model of the OnePlus 11, which comes with 128GB of onboard storage and 8GB of RAM, will retail for $699 in the United States, a price that is $200 less than its predecessor, the OnePlus 10 Pro. If you're in need of more storage and memory, you can opt for the higher-end configuration with double the amount of RAM and storage (16GB + 256GB) for an additional $100.

In terms of colors, the OnePlus 11 will be offered in two eye-catching options: Titan Black and Eternal Green. The Titan Black edition features a matte frosted glass finish that provides a smooth and sturdy feel in the hand, while the Eternal Green variant offers a silk-smooth sleek exterior.

Pre-orders for the OnePlus 11 are now available on the company's online store and other retailers like Best Buy and Amazon until February 15th. Starting on February 16th, the device will be available for purchase in carrier stores as well. Don't miss the chance to take advantage of the pre-order deals and trade-in options detailed down below.

Launch Offers

If you're interested in getting the OnePlus 11, there are several pre-order and open-sale deals available on OnePlus.com and other retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy. If you pre-order the device from OnePlus' online store between February 7th and February 13th, you can receive up to $500 off with a trade-in or a $100 coupon if you opt out of the trade-in. Shipping begins on February 13th, allowing you to receive your device earlier than others.

If you opt to order the device during the open sale period (Feb 16-22), the company is offering a free memory upgrade as well as a $100 discount with a trade-in of either a OnePlus or Apple device or $50 off with a trade-in of other devices. Plus, there's a 24-month 0% APR financing option available as well. Finally, if you order the device in the last week of February, you will receive a $100 trade-in bonus.

If you prefer to purchase through Amazon or Best Buy, the pre-order period runs from Feb 7-15 and includes a free $100 gift card with the purchase of either the 8+128 or 16+256 storage options. During the open sale period from Feb 16-26, you can get the 16+256 option for the price of the 8+128, i.e. at $699. Finally, if you purchase the OnePlus 11 during the open sale period (Feb 27 to March 5), you'll receive a $100 gift card.

Technical Specifications

Design

The OnePlus 11 features a familiar design, drawing inspiration from its predecessor the OnePlus 10 Pro. The smartphone boasts a slim profile with curved edges, the iconic OnePlus logo at the back, and a Hasselblad-branded camera module. The circular camera module takes cues from the OnePlus 7T but is constructed of chromed stainless steel.

The remaining aspects of the smartphone also stay the same as the previous year. There is a curved display on the front merging seamlessly into the side frame, while the bottom houses the speaker grille, USB-C port, and SIM tray. The volume rockers are located on the left, and the power button and Alert Slider are on the right.

The OnePlus 11 boasts impressive durability with an IP64 rating, which while not as extensive as the more commonly found IP68 dust and water resistance in other flagship smartphones, still offers protection against dust and splashes of water. The metal frame and dual protection of Gorilla Glass 5 on the back and Gorilla Glass Victus on the front, add to the device's long-lasting durability.

Display

The OnePlus 11 boasts a stunning 6.7-inch curved Super Fluid AMOLED display up front. With a 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, this display is designed to deliver clear and vibrant images with HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision HDR support. The display's innovative LTPO 3.0 technology can automatically adjust its refresh rate, preserving battery life and reducing energy consumption. As mentioned above, the display protection is provided by the industry-famous Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

Performance and Software

OnePlus smartphones are known for their exceptional performance, and the OnePlus 11 is no exception. Like most Android flagships these days, the OnePlus 11 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Thanks to the new processor, OnePlus says the new smartphone has 35% better CPU performance and 25% better GPU performance, all while ensuring 45% better power efficiency.

The higher-end variant of the OnePlus 11 also features faster RAM and storage technologies, LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0, respectively, for best-in-class read and write speeds. There is also RAM-Vita technology on the OnePlus 11 that makes the process of using and reallocating RAM more efficient and effective, while also prioritizing important apps like the camera to ensure they have the necessary resources for a better experience. As a result, OnePlus says that the 256GB version can even keep up to 44 apps active in the background.

To keep the phone cool, the OnePlus 11 is equipped with the Cryo-velocity VC Cooling System, which has a 92% improvement in heat dissipation capabilities. The cooling system uses graphene materials in the mid-frame layer and a dedicated layer of crystal graphene for the display to improve heat dissipation.

Finally, coming to the software, the OnePlus 11 runs on OxygenOS based on Android 13 out of the box. Along with hardware improvements, there are several under-the-hood enhancements for industry-class gaming performance. It is also worth noting that OnePlus 11 is also the first OnePlus device that will be eligible for four major OxygenOS updates and five years of security updates.

Camera

Taking a look at the camera system of the OnePlus 11, the smartphone features a triple setup at the back and a punch-hole selfie camera on the front. The main camera boasts a 50MP IMX890 sensor with OIS, a 48MP ultra-wide shooter, and a 32MP telephoto lens, while the front-facing camera packs a 16MP IMX471 sensor with f/2.45 aperture and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS).

OnePlus has made significant improvements to the primary camera, allowing for brighter and clearer images and videos in challenging lighting conditions. The telephoto lens has been tuned for more natural bokeh, depth-tracking, and light flare effects. Like the previous few OnePlus flagship smartphones, the camera system is the result of the continued collaboration between OnePlus and Hasselblad.

The company says it has worked on bringing Natural Color Calibration to the OnePlus 11 which brings over a billion colors to life. Additionally, the OnePlus 11 features a 13-channel multi-spectral sensor that helps to accurately reproduce colors by identifying and removing color bias caused by surrounding light. The device also comes with three unique color styles co-developed by Hasselblad ambassadors, perfect for different photography genres such as portrait, humanity and cultural, and landscape photography.

We are currently putting the camera of the OnePlus 11 through its paces, so keep an eye out for our in-depth review!

Battery

Battery performance has consistently been a standout feature of OnePlus smartphones, and the OnePlus 11 continues this legacy with its exceptional battery capabilities. The OnePlus 11 features a big 5,000 mAh battery — the same as the OnePlus 10 Pro — and offers lightning-fast wired charging speeds of up to 100W (limited to 80W for U.S. users). OnePlus says it should only take around half an hour for the smartphone to fully charge.

The newly-developed Battery Health Engine (BHE) provides safe and efficient fast charging while ensuring battery longevity. One last thing that is worth noting is that the OnePlus 11 does not offer wireless charging, a surprising omission from its predecessor which did support it. However, thanks to the fast wired charging, you'll be able to power up your phone quickly and get back to your day-to-day activities without interruption.