OnePlus 11 vs OnePlus 10 Pro: What’s new and improved?

OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 11, the latest addition to its flagship lineup. It’s natural for tech enthusiasts and his OnePlus fans to wonder what improvements have been made over previous models. This article compares the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 10 Pro, highlighting new and improved features, specs, design, performance and more.

First, let’s compare the specs of the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 10 Pro.

OnePlus 11 vs OnePlus 10 Pro: Tech Specs

design

When it comes to design, the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 10 Pro share the same design language. Both smartphones come with his AMOLED display curved on the front and a camera module seamlessly integrated into the side frame of the smartphone. However, there is a notable difference in the shape of the camera module. The OnePlus 10 Pro has a square camera module that blends into the side frame, while the OnePlus 11 has a circular module that extends to the side rails.

Last year’s OnePlus 10 Pro was rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. However, the new OnePlus 11 only has his IP64 rating. In other words, it is splash-proof only. This rating falls short of the standards set by many of the top Android smartphones available today, including the Google Pixel 7 and Samsung Galaxy S23. The glass protection on the front and the glass on the back of both devices are the same — Gorilla Glass 5 on the back and Gorilla Glass Victus on the front.

Other than that, most differences are very small. The OnePlus 11 is slightly narrower, taller and slimmer than the 10 Pro. However, it weighs 205 grams compared to the 10 Pro’s 197 grams. The button layout is the same as the previous model, and the smartphone has the same two colors (green and black), but with slightly different shades.

screen

When it comes to displays, the differences between the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 10 Pro are even more negligible. Both smartphones feature 6.7-inch AMOLED displays that boast QHD+ resolution, support for refresh rates up to 120Hz, and HDR10+.

However, there are noticeable differences between the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OnePlus 11 when it comes to display technology. The 10 Pro is equipped with an LTPO 2.0 panel and is always-on display. However, the new OnePlus 11 has an LTPO 3.0 display that automatically adjusts its refresh rate to match the content you see in any scenario, making it even more efficient.

performance

All new OnePlus flagships come with huge performance boosts and this year is no exception. The OnePlus 10 Pro was powered by Qualcomm’s first-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which impacted battery life, while the OnePlus 11 runs on the company’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. This upgrade improves CPU and GPU performance and improves energy efficiency.

The OnePlus 11 not only boasts improved performance with an upgraded Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, but also new connectivity standards like Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, and faster memory with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. , exceeds the OnePlus 10 specs. Professional.

The OnePlus 11 also boasts RAM Vita, a technology upgrade that enhances RAM management and allows users to run up to 44 active background apps. The OnePlus 11 is also equipped with a much better cooling system called Cryo-velocity VC that allows for 92% more heat dissipation compared to the OnePlus 10 Pro.

Finally, the OnePlus 11 will run Android 13 out of the box and will receive four major OS updates and five years of security patches. This is a step up from 3 years of major OS updates and 4 years of security. A patch promised for the OnePlus 10 Pro. The latter has already received one major OS update from Android 12 to Android 13 since launch.

camera

Both smartphones have similar camera modules in terms of design, but the internal systems of both smartphones are completely different. The OnePlus 10 Pro featured a triple camera configuration with a 48MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor and an 8MP telephoto lens. The OnePlus 11, on the other hand, features a triple camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide shooter, and a 32MP telephoto lens.

OnePlus has made significant improvements to the OnePlus 11’s camera, claiming brighter, sharper images and better video quality in low-light and backlit environments. The new ultra-wide sensor is downgraded from 50MP to 48MP, but has HDR and macro photography capabilities.

Meanwhile, OnePlus says the telephoto lens will be upgraded from 8MP to 32MP, allowing for DSLR-like depth tracking, natural bokeh, and light flare effects. The company adds that the telephoto lens “delivers perfect portraits” and mimics the results taken with his actual Hasselblad camera with the XCD 30mm and 65mm lenses.

Speaking of Hasselblad, the OnePlus 11 features a third-generation Hasselblad calibrated camera system with even better natural color calibration. OnePlus has also worked with Hasselblad to develop ‘Color Styles’ for better photography. Additionally, the OnePlus 11 features a new hardware 13-channel multispectral sensor that helps reproduce colors accurately by identifying and removing color bias caused by ambient light.

There are also improvements to the video recording and selfie cameras, but we still don’t know the full extent of the improvements made to the OnePlus 11’s camera capabilities — stay tuned for our full review. It’s worth noting that we’re impressed, and we’re curious to see what the OnePlus 11 can do, and what kind of upgrades the company has in store for us.

battery charging

The OnePlus 11 has the same 5,000 mAh battery as the OnePlus 10 Pro. Thanks to the optimizations of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 the OnePlus 11 could last longer than the OnePlus 10 Pro on a single charge but it’s too early to say otherwise the charging capabilities Slightly enhanced.

The North American version of the OnePlus 11 charges at 80W, while those sold in other regions charge at 100W, an upgrade from the 10 Pro’s 65W and 80W charging speeds. One of the OnePlus 11’s surprising omissions is that it doesn’t offer wireless charging, whereas the OnePlus 10 Pro features support for 50W AirVOOC wireless charging.

Should I upgrade?

We’re in the process of evaluating the OnePlus 11 and have observed some differences from the 10 Pro, but haven’t fully tested its capabilities. I’m not sure yet. However, with some notable changes like an improved camera, new SoC, faster charging and a better display, it might be worth upgrading. Stay tuned for a review that provides a detailed assessment of the overall user experience.