Apple iPhone 11 vs OPPO Find N3 Flip
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 11 delivers reliable performance and excellent software optimization at a competitive $699 price point, featuring the capable A13 Bionic chip, solid dual camera system with ultra-wide capability, and IP68 water resistance. Its 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD screen refreshes at 60Hz with 625 nits brightness, adequate for most users, while iOS 13 ensures smooth operation and three years of guaranteed updates minimum. Battery life reaches a full day with moderate use, though the 3110 mAh capacity and 7.5W wireless charging feel modest by today's standards. OPPO's Find N3 Flip ($999) represents a different category entirely with its innovative folding design, delivering a larger 6.8-inch main display with 120Hz LTPO AMOLED technology reaching 1600 nits brightness, plus a secondary 3.26-inch cover screen. The 50MP main camera with Sony IMX890 sensor and 32MP telephoto with 2x zoom dramatically outclass iPhone 11's imaging capabilities, while 12GB RAM and 256GB base storage provide substantial multitasking headroom. The 4300 mAh battery supports 44W SUPERVOOC fast charging, 5G connectivity, and USB-C universality. However, Android's openness and ColorOS 13.2 require more user management than iOS's curated experience. Choosing between these requires defining your priorities: the iPhone 11 remains an excellent all-rounder for those valuing software simplicity and long-term support, while the Find N3 Flip suits those wanting cutting-edge hardware, superior cameras, and novel form factor innovation despite premium pricing and trade-offs in software polish.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 if…
- →Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- →Night mode on main camera
- →Dual camera system with ultrawide
Buy the OPPO Find N3 Flip if…
- →Largest cover screen on any flip phone at 3.26 inches — fully functional
- →Triple camera system with telephoto is unique for a clamshell foldable
- →Hasselblad camera collaboration for natural, accurate colors
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11
Pros
- Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- Night mode on main camera
- Dual camera system with ultrawide
- Great battery life for the price
- Wide range of color options
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution on 6.1-inch screen
- No telephoto camera
- 5W charger in the box (no fast charger)
- No 5G connectivity
OPPO Find N3 Flip
Pros
- Largest cover screen on any flip phone at 3.26 inches — fully functional
- Triple camera system with telephoto is unique for a clamshell foldable
- Hasselblad camera collaboration for natural, accurate colors
- Compact folded design fits easily in any pocket
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking smoothly
Cons
- 4300 mAh battery barely lasts a full day with heavy use
- Only IPX4 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 44W charging is slow compared to non-folding OPPO phones
- No wireless charging at the $999 price point
- Visible crease on the main display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | OPPO Find N3 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13 (ColorOS 13.2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 198 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 166.2 x 75.8 x 7.79 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 48 MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX581 |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3110 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 44W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.8 inches (main), 3.26 inches (cover) |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED main, AMOLED cover |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2520 x 1080 (main), 720 x 382 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz (both) |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Immortalis-G715 MC11 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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