Even though the OnePlus 11 launched at the beginning of 2023, we at Androidphoria owed you and other fans of the brand a small debt: find out How much does the new OnePlus flagship improve on its predecessor?the OnePlus 10T of 2022. Today we are going to settle that debt, because we want to clear up your doubts and make the leap towards one of OnePlus’ star mobiles once and for all.
Debate no more in your mind, well We thoroughly compare the OnePlus 11 vs. OnePlus 10T To find the definitive answer to these questions: which is the best of them? Which one should you buy? If you already have the OnePlus 10T, Is it worth jumping to the OnePlus 11? Buckle up, because this comparison is going to be crazy.
Comparison table of specifications: OnePlus 11 vs. OnePlus 10T
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Specifications |
OnePlus 11 |
OnePlus 10T |
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| Dimensions and weight | 163.1×74.1×8.53mm. 205 grams. | 163×75.4×8.8mm. 204 grams. |
| Screen | 6.7″ QHD+ (3216 x 1440 pixels) with panel Fluid AMOLED curved, LTPO 3.0, refresh rate up to 120hzmaximum brightness of 1300 nits, 525 ppi, Dolby Vision, HDR10 + and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. | 6.7″ Full HD+ (2412 x 1080 pixels) with panel Fluid AMOLEDrefresh rate of 120hzmaximum brightness of 1000 nits, 394 ppi, HDR10 + and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with Adreno 740 graphics. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with Adreno 730 graphics. |
| RAM | 8 / 16 GB LPDDR5X. | 8 / 12 / 16GB LPDDR5. |
| Storage | 128GB (UFS 3.1) or 256GB (UFS 4.0). | 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1). |
| Rear camera | Triple:
Dual-Flash LED, Hasselblad Color Calibration and recording at 4K at 60 fps or 8K at 24 fps. |
Triple:
Dual-Flash LED, and 4K recording at 60 fps. |
| Frontal camera | 16MP with f/2.5. | 16MP with f/2.5. |
| connectivity | USB C, Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, Dual SIM 5GGPS + GLONASS + BDS + Galileo, Bluetooth 5.3, nfcstereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and fingerprint reader under the screen. | USB C, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Dual SIM 5GGPS + GLONASS + BDS + Galileo, Bluetooth 5.2, nfcstereo speakers and fingerprint reader under the screen. |
| Battery | 5000mAh with 100W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. | 5000mAh with fast charge of 150 W. |
| OS | OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13. With 4 years of Android updates and 5 security patches. | OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12. With 3 years of Android updates and 4 security patches. |
| Price | From €849. | From €719 (at its release). |
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The screen of the OnePlus 11 was injected with steroids to crush that of the OnePlus 10T
As always, we start the comparison by talking about the screens of both mobiles, which are certainly great. However, It is precisely in this section where several of the biggest changes are between these two devices. Yes, both have 6.7-inch AMOLED panels, HDR10+, and a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, but the similarities end there.
The OnePlus 10T has Full HD+ resolution and a straight panel, two super common features on the market. However, the OnePlus 11 screen has curved sides and QHD+ resolutionthe star format among the best Android phones.
Also, it turns out that the OnePlus 11 supports LTPO 3.0 technology, which allows you to vary its frequency between 1 Hz and 120 Hz, depending on what is needed. Instead, the OnePlus 10T is restricted to three modes (60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz), which translates to higher power consumption.
Anything else about the screen? Unfortunately for the OnePlus 10T, yes. It turns out that the OnePlus 11 has Dolby Vision image certification, something its rival lacks. Apart, maximum brightness goes up to 1300 nitswhile on the OnePlus 10T it only reaches 1000 nits.
We don’t know if OnePlus fixed the 10T’s design issues, but the 11 sports metal bezels.
Regarding the design, the first thing you should know is that the OnePlus 10T is not known for its great resistance when trying to bend it (it breaks); The second thing is that we do not know if the company solved this problem in the OnePlus 11. However, the 2023 mobile uses aluminum frames instead of plasticwhich is already a great advance.
Another thing is that OnePlus 11 brings back Alert Slider, the slider button that allows you to easily silence your mobile and that the 10T did not have. However, strictly visually we give the OnePlus 10T as the winner. The reason? It seems to us that the design of the camera module integrates better with the lines of the rest of the device, but it is a simple matter of taste.
The OnePlus 10T has little to do against the power of the OnePlus 11, although it is still beastly
Premium-range SoCs have become so powerful that the visible differences in the benchmarks are not appreciated on a day-to-day basis. Such is the case of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1: both are absurdly powerful chips and the first may have better performance, but the second does not lose track.
In AnTuTu, the OnePlus 11 registers 1,140,661 points, while the OnePlus 10T scores 1,016,958 points. We’re talking about an average performance increase of close to 10%, which is pretty good, but nothing to get excited about.
In terms of graphic power, there is an important improvement, since the Adreno 740 GPU in the OnePlus 11 is 30% (on average) more powerful than the Adreno 730 of the 10T. Although we repeat it: both are still brutal graphics capable of facing any task.
Where we will point out a relevant point in favor of the OnePlus 11 is in efficiency. On average, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is 30% more efficient than the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (OnePlus 10T), something that greatly benefits energy consumption.
What other benefits does the OnePlus 11 offer compared to the OnePlus 10T? In a quick list, these:
- The Adreno 740 is compatible with ray tracing.
- It is compatible with Wi-Fi 7Bluetooth 5.3 and better speed in 5G.
- The 8th generation Hexagon DSP has vastly superior AI performance.
- faster memories: UFS 4.0 storage (256 GB only) and LPDDR5X RAM.
- Android 13 and OxygenOS 13 straight out of the box.
- 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security patches (10T will have 3 and 4, respectively).
Yes, the OnePlus 11 is definitely superior in this section of the comparison, but we repeat what we said before: you will hardly notice the difference on a day-to-day basis.
The cameras of the OnePlus 11 beat the ones of the OnePlus 10T
The other section of this comparison in which there is really a significant leap between these phones is that of the cameras, specifically the rear ones.
Both the OnePlus 11 and 10T have 50 MP main cameras with f/1.8 focal aperture and optical stabilizer (OIS), but they are not identical. The OnePlus 11 equips the new Sony IMX980 sensor, which is superior to the IMX766 of the 10T (which was already an all-rounder). In addition, it has multi-directional PDAF, a type of autofocus superior to traditional PDAF.
The second camera of the OnePlus 11 is a 48 MP ultra-wide with f/2.2 (Sony IMX581), autofocus and viewing angle of 112º. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 10T has a similar camera, but a shy 8 MP (although with 120º vision).
The difference is even more noticeable in the latest photographic sensor, since the OnePlus 11 has a 32 MP telephoto lens with f/2.0 (Sony IMX709), PDAF and 2x optical zoom. Instead, the OnePlus 10T has a laughable 2 MP macro sensor, something that is not worthy of a high-end mobile.
In the scenes that you capture with the main camera, you may not notice much difference, but when using the auxiliary cameras the change will be important. Luckily, the OnePlus 10T manages to save its front camera from the water, since it is the same 16 MP sensor that the OnePlus 11 has.
The 150 W fast charge is the only advantage of the OnePlus 10T
Somehow, we’re glad the OnePlus 11 didn’t go undefeated of this contest. Its 5000 mAh battery is bigger than the OnePlus 10T (4800 mAh), but its fast charging is not.
The OnePlus 10T has 150W SuperVOOC EE fast charging, a madness that few mobiles on the market manage to achieve. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 11 stays at 100 W, which isn’t bad either, but definitely lower.
The only detail? The victory of 10T is not absolute in this section, since its big brother has 50W wireless charging, something he doesn’t count on. A pity.
OnePlus 11 or OnePlus 10T, which mobile phone should you buy? Is it worth jumping from one to the other?
After reading all of the above, it only remains to talk about a small detail about these mobiles: their price. Originally, the OnePlus 10T had an official base price of €719 for the 8GB + 128GB version.
However, it is known that its official recommended price (MSRP) will be reduced as soon as the OnePlus 11 goes on sale in Europe. In the United States it dropped by about $50, so you might expect something similar in Spain. Apart, on some occasions the OnePlus 10T can be obtained for less than €500 completely new without major difficulty.
Instead, the OnePlus 11 will be officially sold for €849 in the same configuration of 8 GB + 128 GB. If we put the new price of the 10T at around €669, we are talking about a difference of €180, which is not a small thing. But remember, the difference can be much bigger if you find a good deal on the OnePlus 10T. Taking all this into account, here are our conclusions:
- Buy the OnePlus 11 if you don’t have one and if money is not an issue for you. It is a superior mobile in practically everything, it has greater guaranteed support and it is the new flagship of the company, so you will hardly regret it.
- In all other cases, stick with the OnePlus 10T (tight budget or that you already have it). The price difference between the two devices can be huge and is not so justified. Also, the 10T is still a cell phone cucumber with a long way to go and has a much better price/performance ratio when you get it on sale.
