Asus ROG Phone 7 vs OnePlus 11: The Ultimate Flagship Face-Off

The Asus ROG Phone 7 and OnePlus 11 are both powerhouse smartphones boasting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. But which one truly delivers the best experience? We're diving deep into a comprehensive comparison to help you decide which flagship deserves your money.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

The ROG Phone 7 takes the crown for dedicated gamers thanks to its superior battery life, brighter display, and gaming-centric features. However, the OnePlus 11 offers faster charging and a more refined overall user experience, making it a strong contender for everyday users.

PHONES
Phone Names Asus ROG Phone 7 OnePlus 11
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 41, 40, 46, 48, 66, 71 - International
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - China1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China
Launch
Announced2023, April 132023, January 04
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, MayAvailable. Released 2023, January 09
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions173 x 77 x 10.3 mm (6.81 x 3.03 x 0.41 in)163.1 x 74.1 x 8.5 mm (6.42 x 2.92 x 0.33 in)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Weight239 g (8.43 oz)205 g (7.23 oz)
 IP54 water resistant Illuminated RGB logo (on the back) Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers)IP64
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density)1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)
Size6.78 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak)LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
 -Always-on display
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPUAdreno 740Adreno 740
OSAndroid 13, up to 2 major Android upgradesAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 14 (China)
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
 UFS 4.0 NTFS support for external storageUFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.0
Main Camera
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaHasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single-16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide), 1.0µm
Triple50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 32 MP, f/2.0, 48mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", PDAF, 2x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 115˚, (ultrawide), 1/2.0", AF
Video8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesPanorama, HDRHDR, panorama
Single32 MP, f/2.5, 29mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide), 1.0µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
3.5mm jack YesNo
35mm jackYesNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)Yes, with stereo speakers
 32-bit/384kHz audio24-bit/192kHz audio
Comms
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B2a+B2c), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connectorUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Charging65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 100% in 42 min 10W reverse wired100W wired, PD, 50% in 10 min, 100% in 25 min - International 80W wired, PD - USA
TypeLi-Po 6000 mAhLi-Po 5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsPhantom Black, Storm WhiteTitan Black, Eternal Green, Jupiter Rock
ModelsAI2205_CPHB110, CPH2449, CPH2447, CPH2451
Price€ 744.85$ 379.99 / ₹ 33,990
SAR-1.19 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 131h Endurance rating 108h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker -26.0 LUFS (Very good) -25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance AnTuTu: 1333597 (v9) GeekBench: 5098 (v5.5), 5617 (v6) GFXBench: 108fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 1140661 (v9) GeekBench: 4899 (v5.1) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Asus ROG Phone 7

  • Exceptional battery life
  • Brighter display
  • Superior cooling for sustained performance
  • Gaming-centric features (AirTriggers)
  • Fast 65W charging

  • Bulky design
  • Camera processing can be inconsistent
  • Less refined software experience compared to OnePlus

OnePlus 11

  • Faster charging (100W)
  • Clean and smooth OxygenOS software
  • More refined design
  • Excellent camera performance
  • Competitive performance

  • Shorter battery life
  • Less bright display
  • Fewer dedicated gaming features

Display Comparison

The ROG Phone 7 boasts a significantly brighter display at 1051 nits compared to the OnePlus 11's 767 nits. Both offer excellent contrast ratios (infinite nominal), but the ROG Phone 7's higher brightness provides better visibility in direct sunlight. The ROG Phone 7 also often features a higher refresh rate (165Hz) for smoother gaming, while the OnePlus 11 typically has a 120Hz refresh rate.

Camera Comparison

While both phones feature capable camera systems, the OnePlus 11 generally receives praise for its more consistent and pleasing image processing, particularly in daylight conditions. The ROG Phone 7's camera is good, but sometimes leans towards a more saturated look. Video recording capabilities are comparable on both devices.

Performance

Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, ensuring blazing-fast performance. Real-world performance differences are likely to be minimal for most tasks. However, the ROG Phone 7's cooling system might allow it to sustain peak performance for longer durations during intensive gaming sessions. Software optimization also plays a role; OnePlus' OxygenOS is known for its smoothness and efficiency.

Battery Life

The ROG Phone 7 absolutely dominates in battery life. Its active use score of 14:51h is significantly higher than the OnePlus 11's 11:05h. The ROG Phone 7 also has an endurance rating of 131h versus the OnePlus 11's 108h. The OnePlus 11's charging speed (100W wired) is a major advantage, allowing for incredibly fast top-ups.

Buying Guide

The Asus ROG Phone 7 is ideal for hardcore mobile gamers who prioritize battery life, performance, and specialized gaming features. The OnePlus 11 is a better choice for users seeking a well-rounded flagship with fast charging, a clean software experience, and a more mainstream design.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Which phone is better for gaming?
The Asus ROG Phone 7 is specifically designed for gaming, offering better battery life, a brighter display, and advanced cooling. However, the OnePlus 11's performance is still excellent.
❓ Which phone has faster charging?
The OnePlus 11 has significantly faster charging speeds (100W) compared to the ROG Phone 7 (65W).