OnePlus 11 vs OnePlus 13R
The Verdict
OnePlus 11 and 13R represent different flagship philosophies. OnePlus 11 excels with its superior 8K video recording, higher-resolution 3216x1440 display, and 100W charging speed, though its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 feels dated against the 13R's Gen 3 processor. OnePlus 13R counters with a newer Android 15 build, larger 6000mAh battery, dramatically superior 4500-nit peak brightness, stronger IP65 rating, and exceptional value at $599. Its camera system includes a more useful 50MP telephoto and higher storage tiers. Performance gap favors the 13R's newer chipset, while display resolution favors the 11. Battery life likely advantages the 13R's larger capacity despite slightly slower charging. For most users, the 13R offers better practical value and longevity through newer software, superior brightness, and $100 savings. Recommend 13R unless professional 8K video creation justifies the 11's premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus 11 if…
- →Blazing 100W charging fills the battery in ~25 minutes
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- →Bright LTPO3 display with 1Hz adaptive refresh
Buy the OnePlus 13R if…
- →Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- →6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- →4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus 11
Pros
- Blazing 100W charging fills the battery in ~25 minutes
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- Bright LTPO3 display with 1Hz adaptive refresh
- 16 GB RAM standard on all variants
- Hasselblad camera tuning
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Only IP64 rating (not IP68)
- Alert Slider removed in some markets
- Short software update commitment
OnePlus 13R
Pros
- Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- 6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- 4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
- 80W fast charging fills the huge battery in under 40 minutes
- Clean OxygenOS 15 is close to stock Android
Cons
- 8MP ultrawide is a notable weak point
- No wireless charging
- IP65 water resistance is below IP68 competitors
- 50MP 2x telephoto is good but not a true periscope zoom
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 11 | OnePlus 13R |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13) | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.1 x 8.5 mm | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-700) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 80W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | LTPO3 AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3216 x 1440 | 2780 x 1264 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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