OnePlus 11 vs Samsung Galaxy A35
OnePlus 11 delivers flagship performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, superior camera versatility (50MP main with OIS, 32MP 2x telephoto, 48MP ultrawide), and faster 100W charging versus Galaxy A35's mid-range Exynos 1380 and modest 25W charging. Display advantages favor OnePlus: 1440p LTPO3 AMOLED with 1300 nits brightness and 1-120Hz refresh versus A35's 1080p Super AMOLED at 1000 nits. Galaxy A35 offers better water resistance (IP67 vs IP64) and newer Android 14 software, plus exceptional value at $399. For users prioritizing gaming, content creation, and premium specs, OnePlus 11 justifies its $699 premium. Budget-conscious buyers seeking solid everyday performance should consider Galaxy A35—it handles typical tasks competently, though streaming and gaming lag noticeably behind. OnePlus 11 is the stronger all-around choice for enthusiasts.
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.1 x 8.5 mm | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | 5 MP macro |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO3 AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3216 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 1000 |
| 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 (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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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
Samsung Galaxy A35
Pros
- Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS upgrades promised
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- Wi-Fi 5 is dated for 2024
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 chips
- Slow 25W charging with no in-box charger
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