A poll last week showed people were intrigued by the OnePlus 11, but it has to prove itself. Nearly 40% of those polled said he would wait for a thorough review before deciding whether to get a new flagship.
OnePlus has tried something different this generation, dropping the price but also having to cut some features. It feels like the OnePlus before.
Dropping down to a 2x telephoto lens, losing its IP68 rating, USB 3, wireless charging, and a few other cuts don’t fit well with a good chunk of the electorate. Rather than leaning toward the (functional) OnePlus 10 Pro and 9 Pro, most of them are looking to other brands.
Few people showed interest in the smaller OnePlus flagship. It’s not that the company is known for petite flagships, but at least the non-Pro models were a bit smaller.
Of course, we haven’t seen pricing outside of China yet, and OnePlus’ strategy is to undercut other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagships, while other brands plan to offer discounts, pre-order benefits, and more.
The OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2 will launch globally on February 7th. But in China, at least, the OnePlus 11 broke pre-sales records, so it’s shaping up to be a successful launch.
