Written by Jeroen
Edited on
7 October 2025
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08:41
Expert review OnePlus 11
The OnePlus 11 was released in February 2023. This high-end smartphone is one of the most powerful devices of OnePlus. I'm especially impressed by the very fast charging speed and the very bright screen. The screen is also pretty big, so it's hard to control the device with 1 hand. In this OnePlus 11 review, you can read about my opinion of this smartphone.
OnePlus 11
- With the various cameras on this device, you can take razor-sharp photos.
- You can use this powerful device for the most demanding apps and 3D games.
- Thanks to the included 100W fast charger, you can charge the battery in 30 minutes.
- It's hard to control the large 6.7-inch screen with 1 hand.
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First impression
In addition to the OnePlus 11, I found a USB-A to USB-C cable, a 100W fast charger, a SIM needle, and a brief manual in the packaging. The round camera island at the back of the OnePlus 11 stands out right away. The back has a sandstone structure and looks luxurious. I think the device is pretty big. The OnePlus 11 is thin and not very heavy. That makes it comfortable to hold.
Sharp photos, telephoto lens lackluster
With the 50-megapixel standard lens, I can take razor-sharp photos that show a lot of details. When I took a walk during my break, I took a few photos around Rotterdam Central Station. Thanks to the wide-angle lens of the OnePlus 11, I easily took photos of the tall buildings around the Stationsplein. The OnePlus 11 has a telephoto lens with 2 times optical zoom, but I wasn't very impressed. The photos don't get less sharp when you zoom in, which I enjoyed. I would still prefer a larger zoom range with the telephoto lens of this high-end smartphone.
Very bright screen, nice colors
On the large screen of the OnePlus 11, colors look very vibrant. Thanks to the Quad HD resolution, I see many details when I watch a video on YouTube. The screen is pretty big, which is nice when I watch a series on Netflix. I do notice that it's hard to control the screen with 1 hand, due to the size. The screen refreshes 120 times per second, so I notice that movements on the screen like scrolling look very smooth.
Powerful device
You notice by the speed that the OnePlus 11 is a high-end smartphone. I can play 3D games like Call of Duty without the device slowing down. I can also easily multitask. I quickly switch between different apps and I can even use them in split screen. This allows me to create a grocery list in my notes while I watch a video of the recipe on YouTube.
Charge very fast, good battery life
The battery of the OnePlus 11 easily lasts a whole day with average use. I fully charged the battery the evening before and it only ran out the next working day. I mainly listened music via Spotify and sent some messages. When I came home, I quickly charged the battery with the included 100W fast charger. This way, I can fully charge the battery in half an hour. The charging speed is one of the biggest advantages of the OnePlus 11.
Conclusion
The OnePlus 11 is a high-end smartphone and I mainly notice that by the high processing power, the razor-sharp screen, and the charging speed. I'm most impressed by how fast I can charge the battery. The standard lens and wide-angle lens can take razor-sharp photos, but I would have wanted the telephoto lens to have a larger zoom range.
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Article by Jeroen
Smartphone Expert.
