OnePlus 11R Review- Value for Money Phone With Its Own Flairs and Flaws!

When OnePlus launched its first “R” collection phone- the OnePlus 9R (evaluate), it gave us hope for a swift revival of its flagship killer technique. However, issues went south with the 10R, which didn’t carry a shred of the model’s DNA. The new OnePlus 11R strives to repair the stature by providing top-notch efficiency, a curved show, and a premium design at a beginning value of Rs. 39,999, the identical as the unique 9R. But does it achieve doing so? Here’s our full evaluate of the OnePlus 11R with professionals and cons that will help you resolve if it’s value shopping for.

OnePlus 11R Review

Launched alongside the OnePlus 11 (evaluate) and Buds Pro 2 (evaluate), the OnePlus 11R is available in two variants- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage which prices INR 39,999, and 16GB RAM + 256GB storage which prices INR 44,999. You should buy it in Galactic Silver and Sonic Black colours.

We have the top-end variant in Black shade with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. I’ve extensively used the OnePlus 9R, 9RT, the 10R, and the direct competitor of the 11R, i.e., Motorola Edge 30 Fusion, which is able to mirror in my view all through this evaluate.

But earlier than beginning the evaluate, let’s see what you get contained in the OnePlus 11R retail field.

Box Contents

As common, the OnePlus 11R is available in a tall red-colored field with the next contents inside:

• OnePlus 11R
• OnePlus 100W SuperVOOC Adapter
• USB Type-A to Type-C Cable
• Soft TPU case
• Sim Tray Ejector Tool
• Red Cable Club Card and Stickers
• Documentation (User Guide, Welcome Letter, and Warranty Card)

OnePlus 11R: Design and Build

The OnePlus 11R seems to be the identical as OnePlus 11, with the signature-style pronounced rear digicam module, which additionally types most of its type assertion. The remainder of the profile is ubiquitous to a typical curved-screen flagship telephone. Lack of Gorilla Glass upfront and plastic body are a few of the evident price slicing parts.

The gadget flaunts a glass-sandwich design with a plastic body versus aluminum on 11. Both sides curve on the perimeters to merge with the body. And because the body has a slight curve, too, it feels tremendous snug, not like the edgy Edge 30 Fusion. Despite the plastic, the in-hand really feel is strong, and only a few can distinguish between the supplies on 11R and 11.

The Sonic Black variant seems to be extra like Charcoal Grey. In distinction, the Silver model tends to mirror blueish hues. While Black seems to be delicate and basic, the latter stands out within the crowd with a definite separation between the digicam and the remainder of the gadget. Having stated that, each have a frosted matte end which helps keep away from smudges.

The digicam module has a big bump with a shimmery end contained in the block, adopted by dots and traces operating alongside the perimeter. It doesn’t wobble on flat surfaces. And not like the flagship 11, there’s no Hasselblad branding on the digicam for apparent causes.

Coming to the entrance, you may have an immersive full-screen with a middle punch gap. The bezels are skinny and roughly uniform throughout the sides- for that matter, the chin is shorter than the OnePlus 11. And my favourite part- it’s a curved panel that appears and feels premium in opposition to the competitors.

With consideration paid to the telephone’s again end, the pronounced cameras, and a curve profile, OnePlus 11R is the primary within the collection to supply a flagship look and really feel.

You get the Power button and a textured alert slider on the fitting. Volume rockers sit on the left and are equally tactile. The prime homes the secondary microphone, IR blaster, and speaker vent, whereas the underside occupies a USB-C 2.0 port, the first mic, and the speaker. This sums up the port placement on OnePlus 11R.

Overall, the telephone feels strong in hand. It can also be fairly tall (163.4mm) and thick (8.7mm), which isn’t a foul factor, in my view. At 201 grams, the burden is manageable too. And whereas the body is plastic-made, it’s of nice high quality and goes unnoticeable in day by day use.

Few issues value mentioning- the 11R has a Gorilla Glass 5-coated whereas the entrance makes use of Asahi Dragontrail Star 2 safety, adopted by a pre-applied display screen protector. The gadget additionally has no IP ranking, which is disappointing contemplating the Edge 30 Fusion with IP52, Pixel 6a with IP67, and Nothing Phone 1 (evaluate) with IP53 rankings.

 OnePlus 11R: Display

The show is basically the identical as OnePlus 11- it’s simply that you simply get a 1.5K decision as a substitute of QHD+. And the panel isn’t LTPO 3.0 however makes use of ADFR 2.0 for variable 40-120Hz refresh fee. There’s a center-placed entrance digicam and Asahi Dragontrail Star 2 display screen safety.

The OnePlus 11R boasts a big 6.74-inch AMOLED show with a decision of 2772 X 1240 pixels, producing sharp, crisp textual content and photographs with a excessive pixel density.

Besides the 1.5K decision, the 11R flaunts a excessive 120Hz refresh fee and a 360Hz contact response fee. It additionally helps a 10-bit shade gamut, 100% DCI P3, and HDR10+.

The show reveals vibrant colours with punchy blacks and is a deal with to look at Netflix on. It’s additionally fairly vibrant, even underneath direct daylight. The good half is it doesn’t tone down brightness simply in sizzling environments, not like a number of different telephones.

The display screen additionally will get loads dim in low mild. Moreover, one can activate high-frequency PWM dimming from settings. Those who don’t just like the native coloring can calibrate the panel in settings. You can select between Vivid, Natural, and Pro mode choices, adopted by display screen shade temperature management.

While it’s not an LTPO panel, OnePlus has used an ADFR (adaptive body fee) algorithm that switches between 40, 45, 60, 90, and 120Hz relying upon the state of affairs. This helps save battery life whereas giving easy jitter-free visuals.

And no, the checklist isn’t over but. There’s a brand new function referred to as “Nature Tone Display.” Like TrueTone on iPhone, it robotically adjusts display screen shade temperature in response to the ambient mild. I discovered it to be lowering eye pressure, particularly in the dead of night, by robotically pushing heat tones.

The display screen is specified by a 20.1:9 side ratio, giving it a tall profile. And whereas it gives extra room for gaming whereas holding the telephone horizontally, it does hinder one-hand usability. Having stated that, OnePlus 11R has an ideal AMOLED show one can get for the value.

OnePlus 11R: Performance Review

As the case with the final 12 months’s OnePlus 10T, the OnePlus 11R can deal with something you throw at it with ease. You can run any of the heavy video games or apps with out the telephone getting too heat or dropping a lot battery. Multi-tasking is a breeze however the telephone retains killing background apps to avoid wasting energy.

Against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on OnePlus 11, the OnePlus 11R carries solely a generation-old Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It is coupled with 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The chipset will not be solely a efficiency monster however can also be fairly vitality environment friendly (we’ll speak extra about it within the battery part). It additionally eliminates the overheating points seen on the common 8 Gen 1.

In day-to-day utilization, there’s no lag or stutter in anyway. The apps open shortly and keep in reminiscence for a very long time. And you’ll be able to multitask with a number of apps within the background with out affecting efficiency.

The telephone additionally has nice haptics. OnePlus has bundled in “O-Haptics” to tweak the vibration depth based mostly in your liking. Coupled with a big X-axis Linear Motor, you get wonderful haptics for touches, swipes, and typing. It simply outshines the spring-like haptics on the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion.

AnTuTu, GeekBench, and A1SDBench Benchmark Test

OnePlus has geared up quick LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage on the telephone. I attempted a number of benchmarking apps on the gadget, together with AnTuTu, GeekBench, and A1SDBench- the outcomes are hooked up under.

On AnTuTu v9, the OnePlus 11R scored 8,34,000 factors in regular mode (nearly similar to Snapdragon 888+ scores on the Edge 30 Fusion). It is with High-Performance Mode enabled when the telephone unleashes its true uncooked efficiency and scores over 10,48,000, however once more, at the price of the battery.

In GeekBench 6, you get a single-core rating of 910 factors and a multi-core rating of 3366. In High-Performance mode, the scores bump to 1653 and 4125 factors, respectively.

In storage checks, the telephone gave a sequential learn pace of 1198 MB/s, adopted by a sequential write pace of 263MB/s. On the opposite hand, the RAM check yielded 9393 MB/s, as proven within the hooked up screenshots.

Gaming and Throttling Test

The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 can deal with all massive video games with ease. I attempted heavy titles like Genshin Impact, Apex Legends Mobile, and Call of Duty Mobile, and all of them might run at their most graphics with none hassle.

Genshin Impact, the heaviest of the lot, ran easily on the highest graphics. And it had no hiccups with the in-game body fee stretched to 60fps. The sport hovered within the 55-60fps area all through the playback- with most graphics settings and Pro Gamer mode enabled.

The telephone additionally comes with a devoted Gaming Mode function. You can select between three efficiency modes- Power Saver, Balanced, and Pro Gamer. I’ve principally gamed on within the Pro Gamer setting, which permits most efficiency with a excessive refresh and contact sampling fee.

There’s additionally a Championship Mode. It intends to present you a steady gaming expertise with the absolute best efficiency whereas adjusting options dynamically. It blocks sure background duties, clears apps, and blocks banners, calls, notifications, and mistouches- good for heavyweight avid gamers.

I additionally carried out a 15-minute throttle check; which, I can say the telephone performs fairly nice in managing efficiency to warmth ratio. The graph stays in inexperienced principally, with the gadget solely throttling about 10% from the height efficiency.

The good thermal efficiency additionally outcomes from OnePlus’s Cryo Velocity Cooling system and enough warmth dissipation. However, I did observe that the telephone chops down the display screen refresh fee as soon as the inner temperature touches 39-40 levels.

Appendix: I additionally ran the throttling check in high-performance mode and Wild Life Stress Test with each efficiency modes on and off. It was in high-performance mode when the telephone began dipping into the purple zone close to the 15-minute mark. The stress check yielded a stability rating of 63.4% in excessive efficiency and 61.9% in regular, hooked up under. Internal temperature touched 40 levels Celsius through the check.

 

OnePlus 11R: Software

I’ve a love-hate relationship with OnePlus 11R’s software program. Those coming from the likes of ColorOS, FunTouchOS, or MIUI would cherish what it brings to the desk. But on the opposite aspect, inventory Android lovers would have a tough time getting used to the interface.

OnePlus 11R runs OxygenOS 13 based mostly on the newest Android 13. The software program seems to be good on paper, however being similar to Oppo’s ColorOS in its new avatar, it may be fairly polarising, and your style would outline which aspect you can be on.

The Good

• With ColorOS and OxygenOS sharing the identical codebase, the software program has a lot better assist than ever and has turned extra dependable and feature-rich.
• OnePlus has promised 3-years of main Android updates and 4-years of safety updates for the 11R. Released with Android 13, the gadget can be upgraded to Android 14, 15, and 16 sooner or later.
• The OxygenOS 13 brings in lots of cool options akin to O-Haptics, Enlarged Folders on the house display screen, Smart Sidebar (just like the one on Samsung Galaxy telephones), Floating Windows, Material You icons, and Theme Store.
• You additionally get some actually helpful privateness options like a built-in App Lock, Hide Apps, a Private Safe vault to retailer all of your delicate information, and System Clone to create a separate house for apps and knowledge.
• It comes with a devoted High-Performance mode. You additionally get battery-specific options like Sleep Standby optimization, Battery Health standing, and stop apps from auto-starting.
• Unlike inventory Android, you’ll be able to natively disable cellular knowledge and Wifi entry for apps in your telephone.
• There aren’t any adverts or bloatware (besides for Prime Video, Netflix, and some OnePlus-specific apps).

The Bad

• For legacy OxygenOS customers, the brand new UI could be overwhelming with a ColorOS-like app drawer and notification panel. The Settings app has no resemblance to inventory Android.
• OnePlus has bundled its personal system apps alongside the inventory variations from Google. You get two clock apps, two Calculator apps, an Internet browser, and Oppo’s HeyTap Cloud app. Fortunately, these could be disabled.
• There are sure design points with the brand new software program. For occasion, when you swipe as much as open the app drawer and scroll down a bit, you can’t shut it by way of a swipe-down gesture.
• The software program kills apps within the background to avoid wasting battery fairly aggressively. You have to “Allow background activity” and “auto-launch” from the app information web page to forestall apps from being killed.

OnePlus 11R: Camera Review

OnePlus 11R will get a triple digicam setup on the rear. This features a main 50-megapixel Sony IMX890, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle digicam, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. For selfies, there’s a 16-megapixel mounted focus digicam upfront.

The telephone can shoot a most of 4k at 60fps from the first digicam. However, the ultra-wide and entrance cameras are restricted to 1080p at 30fps. The predominant rear digicam will get each OIS and EIS for regular photographs.

OnePlus 11R has a promising main digicam. It clicks natural-looking footage with enough particulars even in low-light. I additionally like its selfie shooter for detailing and wonderful dynamic vary. However, the ultra-wide and macro lens are disappointing at finest. While the 11R doesn’t carry a best-in-class digicam, it certainly outshines most of its rivals, making it a fantastic general package deal for the value.

Photos

The predominant 50-megapixel sensor, by default, makes use of pixel binning to seize photographs in 12.5-megapixel decision. Photos are vibrant, sharp to have a look at, and retain good element. More importantly, colours are pure, and no oversaturation is utilized.

The shutter pace is fast, which helps seize fast-moving objects with ease. But notice that photographs clicked by OnePlus 11R, particularly human portraits and selfies, could appear barely oversharpened and beautified, with the face showing unnatural in some footage.

 

In low mild, the photographs have a good quantity of element. The telephone rigorously balances the colours and controls the noise indoors and in artificially lit environments. The onboard Night Mode enhances the outcomes additional by pulling out particulars from shadows and including a punch to the picture.

However, the identical can’t be stated in regards to the ultra-wide-angle digicam. It has a low decision that reveals up within the outcomes. Photos have a big shade shift from the first shooter, and element ranges are fairly low, with photographs showing washed out principally.

The Macro digicam, too, is extra like a proxy. It clicks very common images. While the main target is on level, there’s an absence of element and shade.

Coming to the entrance digicam, the selfies look good, with ample element and pure pores and skin tones. I just like the HDR throughout post-processing, which pulls out particulars from the background and doesn’t wash them out, even in harsh lighting. The portrait mode on the entrance and rear separates edges precisely.

The hooked up photograph samples have been compressed. You can test their unique variations right here.

Videos

The OnePlus 11R shoots movies with nice element and colours. The outcomes are fairly steady even when strolling unexpectedly, due to OIS and EIS. However, I did discover some jarring when capturing at 4k 60fps, however that didn’t seem in different modes. I discovered the candy spot at 1080p at 60fps.

The Ultra Wide angle can shoot 1080p at a most of 30fps, and the outcomes are simply satisfactory. That being stated, the selfie digicam data good movies and helps background blur with customizable depth management.

While movies are good for essentially the most half, I did really feel the necessity for a greater dynamic vary in particular situations, particularly when capturing in direct sun- be it from the entrance or rear digicam.

OnePlus 11R vs. Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Camera

OnePlus 11R gives a a lot better digicam vis-a-vis its direct peer, the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion. Photos have higher particulars, colours, and dynamic vary. Likewise, movies have lesser grain and are extra shade correct.

As far as selfies are involved, Motorola often clicks washed-out footage with blown backgrounds- each of which aren’t a problem with the 11R. Having spent a lot time with each telephones, I can say that the 11R outshines most of its competitors regardless of not having the Hasselblad tuning (cough, not the Pixel 6a).

OnePlus 11R: Speakers and Audio

The OnePlus 11R comes with twin stereo audio system. These get actually loud and could be heard in noisy environments. The audio output is nice, too, with richness to it. As anticipated, the telephone doesn’t have a 3.5mm audio jack.

Furthermore, it helps SBC, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC, and AAC codecs. There’s additionally Dolby Atmos onboard to tweak the audio as you want.

OnePlus 11R: Connectivity, Network, and Call Quality

OnePlus 11R is a 5G smartphone with 9 bands (n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78). I used each Jio and Airtel sim playing cards, and 5G ran with none points in anyway. The telephone has no drawback with community reception, and I didn’t face any call-drop points both.

The name high quality is nice; different events didn’t face any noise or distortion, nor did I! The IR blaster on prime can be utilized to remotely management the TV, set-top field, soundbars, AC, and different IR-based units.

OnePlus 11R: Battery, Standby and Screen on Time, Charging Speed

The telephone has wonderful battery life. I might simply get 6-7 hours of display screen on time with over a day of standby. It’s a telephone that I can afford to overlook charging on the evening. And even in the case of it, charging the 11R is a 20-minute affair.

OnePlus 11R packs a sizeable 5000mAh battery. It’s a 2S1P mixture with two cells in collection and one cell in parallel. The break up battery system permits quicker charging with the given 100W SuperVOOC charger whereas sustaining warmth dissipation.

The telephone performs excellently in both- standby and display screen on time. I might cost the telephone to 100% within the morning, journey half-hour to work with GPS navigation and music streaming over wi-fi buds, cool down and test emails, and after I’m midway by the workday, the telephone’s nonetheless hovering over 80%.

The standby drain on each Wifi and battery is minimal. When used on Wifi, I received a display screen on time of 5 hours 45 minutes (web utilization time of near 27 hours together with standby) with 15% nonetheless remaining. Usage concerned streaming movies on YouTube, half an hour of heavy gaming, Prime Video, and social media.

When used on 5g cellular knowledge, for essentially the most half, the discharge fee was barely increased however nonetheless very commendable with a display screen on time of three and 1/2 hours (web utilization 27.5 hours together with standby) and 37% remaining cost.

According to statistical data in AccuBattery, the discharge fee with the display screen on is often 12-15% per hour. At the identical time, the display screen off drain is 1-2% an hour.

Do notice that the telephone was used at medium to low brightness in an indoor surroundings for essentially the most half. Although the refresh fee was set to 120Hz and options like location, nature tone show, and Bluetooth had been turned on.

The 100W Super VOOC adapter expenses the telephone shortly, with 0 to 100%, in about 25-27 minutes. A ten-minute cost from scratch pumps it to over 50%, giving sufficient juice for a day’s use. The telephone doesn’t warmth when charging. Plus, the software program has options like Battery Booster, Optimized Night Charging, and Smart Rapid Charging (will increase pace if it detects it’s worthwhile to cost your gadget shortly).

All-inclusive, OnePlus 11R is a telephone that I can afford to overlook charging at evening simply because it could actually nonetheless drive me by the following morning.

However, notice that OnePlus 10T purchased 150W charging to the table- so technically, the 11R is a downgrade regardless of nonetheless being superfast. Also, it’s a propriety charger and doesn’t assist Power Delivery. So whereas you should use the adapter to quick cost your OnePlus and Oppo telephones, it gained’t be the identical for your laptop computer or different units that assist PD.

OnePlus 11R Review: Pros and Cons

Reasons to Buy

• Premium design with curved display screen
• Best-in-class 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED show
• Top-notch efficiency, warmth dissipation, and effectivity
• Promising main digicam
• Long-lasting battery with tremendous quick charging
• A devoted IR blaster

Reasons Not to Buy

• Substandard Ultra-wide digicam
• Gimmicky Macro lens
• Cluttered software program expertise
• Selfie video is proscribed to 1080p/30fps
• No PD Charger

OnePlus 11R Review Verdict: Should You Buy it?

After a very long time, OnePlus has managed to get so many issues proper on the telephone priced so effectively. You get top-notch efficiency with probably the greatest shows within the section, a premium design with a curved display screen, and a long-lasting battery with super-fast charging speeds.

The predominant rear and selfie cameras are fairly promising, too, with good element and shade tones. The solely cons I really feel are the substandard ultra-wide and gimmicky macro digicam. Plus, the software program could be overwhelming and really feel non-OnePlus for many customers.

The lengthy 4-year software program assist with three years of main Android updates is considerable. And supplied issues don’t go fallacious with future software program updates, the OnePlus 11R can simply be one of the best Android smartphone one should buy for underneath Rs. 40,000 in India.

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