Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsLove this phone!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
More generic Android phone and doesn't have a ton of custom apps preinstalled. I really wanted to purchase the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but out of my price range right now. This phone has the same CPU and more RAM and higher resolution screen. I've only had this phone two days and I'm still on the first charge at 72%!! I've never had a phone charge last that long with normal use. The screen on this One Plus 11 is gorgeous. Clear and sharp. There are tons of settings that help increase battery life too.
Very impressed with 5G performance. I live in small rural town in East TN using T-Mobile service. All I had to do was insert my T-Mobile SIM card and turn it on. Using Ookla Speedtest app, I am getting 533mbps download on 5G. Even my Spectrum cable internet isn't that fast! The OnePlus also has WIFI 7. I only have WIFI 6 at the moment at home. The phone connects to my wifi at full speed.
Love the cameras too. Not the 200MP of the S23 Ultra, but the One Plus 50MP main camera is still impressive and it has 48MP wide angle and 32MP telephoto. It also automatically switches to macro. Scanning barcodes is very quick. My previous Pixel 6 usually had a focus issue when taking pics up close. I'm still experimenting with camera settings and features. I really wanted something with a 'pro' setting. I have a professional Sony camera and sometime miss having the control. Most phone cameras do a OK job with point n shoot. But sometimes are too blue or green for my taste. I can edit in my PC, but much easier to do that adjustment before you take the image. Granted phone cameras still can't compare to a professional camera, but this One Plus 11 with the Hasselblad 3rd gen camera for mobile comes close.
Also surprised this phone comes with its own charger. Battery Health Engine improves health and longevity, while still delivering ultra-fast charging speeds with 80W SUPERVOOC. Thought that was just marketing hype, but the charging brick does seem to be heavier than most chargers. If I had to complain, the included cable is fairly short. I prefer 6.5 to 8ft. Not sure if the 'red cable' is special, but will see if I can purchase a longer one. So far very impressed with battery life as I pointed out earlier.
Seems like phones are shrinking. Although it is suppose to be 6.7" screen, this phone seems small to me. I'm an older guy with small hands and still find this phone 'skinny'. I know they can't please everyone though. I just like something I grab more securely. It doesn't come with a case. Fortunately, there are many different cases on Amazon available. Simple silicon cases to heavier duty military grade. Hopefully the case I ordered will add some gripping width.
So far I love this phone and highly recommend it if you can't afford the other flag ship phones.