OnePlus 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
OnePlus 11 delivers exceptional value at $699 with a larger 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display, higher resolution (3216 x 1440), superior 100W charging, and more versatile camera setup featuring a 48MP ultrawide and 32MP 2x telephoto. Samsung Galaxy S23+ commands premium pricing at $999 for benefits including lighter 195g design, brighter 1750-nit display, superior IP68 waterproofing, wireless charging, and refined Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy optimization. Camera performance differs meaningfully: OnePlus excels in versatility with multiple focal lengths, while Samsung's Dual Pixel PDAF delivers better autofocus and 3x optical zoom telephoto. Battery capacity favors OnePlus at 5000mAh versus 4700mAh, though Samsung's wireless charging adds convenience. For performance, both use comparable flagship processors with minimal real-world difference. OnePlus 11 represents superior value for those prioritizing display quality, charging speed, and camera range, while Galaxy S23+ justifies premium pricing through design refinement, wireless capabilities, and software polish. Budget-conscious flagship buyers should choose OnePlus; those valuing premium build and wireless features prefer Samsung.
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 Samsung Galaxy S23+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
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
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.1 x 8.5 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO3 AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3216 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 1750 |
| 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 (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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