OnePlus 11 vs OnePlus 10 Pro: The Ultimate Showdown

OnePlus continues to deliver compelling flagship smartphones, and the 11 and 10 Pro are prime examples. Both offer premium features and performance, but which one truly comes out on top? This detailed comparison will help you decide which device best suits your needs and budget.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

The OnePlus 11 emerges as the clear winner thanks to its significantly faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, faster charging speeds, and slightly brighter display. While the 10 Pro remains a capable device, the 11's upgrades make it the more compelling choice for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names OnePlus 11 OnePlus 10 Pro
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, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 41, 40, 46, 48, 66, 71 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - International
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - India
Launch
Announced2023, January 042022, January 11
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, January 09Available. Released 2022, January 13
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions163.1 x 74.1 x 8.5 mm (6.42 x 2.92 x 0.33 in)163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.42 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight205 g (7.23 oz)201 g (7.09 oz)
 IP64IP68 dust/water resistant - T-Mobile only (not for use underwater, liquid damage is not covered under warranty)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)
Size6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO3 Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)LTPO2 Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
 Always-on displayAlways-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 (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
GPUAdreno 740Adreno 730
OSAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 14 (China)Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International), ColorOS (China)
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
 UFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.0UFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesHasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Single16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide), 1.0µm32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Triple50 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", AF48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 77mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 150˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Video8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDR, panoramaHDR
Single16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide), 1.0µm32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 24-bit/192kHz audio24-bit/192kHz audio
Comms
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Charging100W wired, PD, 50% in 10 min, 100% in 25 min - International 80W wired, PD - USA80W wired, PD, 100% in 32 min (International) 65W wired, PD, 58% in 15 min (North America) 50W wireless Reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAhLi-Po 5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsTitan Black, Eternal Green, Jupiter RockVolcanic Black, Emerald Forest, Panda White (Extreme Edition)
ModelsPHB110, CPH2449, CPH2447, CPH2451NE2210, NE2211, NE2213, NE2215, NE2217
Price$ 379.99 / ₹ 33,990$ 264.39 / C$ 349.99 / £ 360.00 / € 399.99
SAR1.19 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)1.16 W/kg (head)     0.70 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 108h Endurance rating 107h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker -25.2 LUFS (Very good) -25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance AnTuTu: 1140661 (v9) GeekBench: 4899 (v5.1) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 886248 (v9) GeekBench: 3447 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

OnePlus 11

  • Significantly faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
  • Faster 100W charging (International)
  • Slightly brighter display
  • Improved camera processing

  • Design may not appeal to everyone
  • Software updates can be inconsistent

OnePlus 10 Pro

  • Excellent camera with Hasselblad tuning
  • Still a very capable processor
  • Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging
  • Slightly more affordable

  • Slower charging speeds
  • Older Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
  • Performance lags behind the 11

Display Comparison

The OnePlus 11 boasts a measured peak brightness of 767 nits, slightly edging out the 10 Pro's 780 nits. Both offer excellent contrast ratios (infinite nominal) and vibrant colors, making them enjoyable for media consumption. The 11's slightly higher brightness provides a better viewing experience in direct sunlight.

Camera Comparison

Both phones feature capable camera systems, but the 11's improvements are noticeable. While both offer excellent photo and video capabilities, the 11's image processing tends to produce more natural-looking results. The 10 Pro's Hasselblad partnership continues to deliver pleasing color science, but the 11's hardware and software refinements give it a slight edge.

Performance

This is where the OnePlus 11 truly shines. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is a substantial upgrade over the 8 Gen 1 in the 10 Pro, offering significantly improved CPU and GPU performance. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the 11.

Battery Life

Both phones offer excellent battery life, with endurance ratings of 108 hours. The OnePlus 11's 100W wired charging (International) is significantly faster than the 10 Pro's 80W wired charging, allowing for quicker top-ups. The 11 charges to 50% in just 10 minutes, while the 10 Pro takes 32 minutes for a full charge.

Buying Guide

The OnePlus 11 is ideal for power users, gamers, and anyone who values top-tier performance and fast charging. The OnePlus 10 Pro is a great option for those seeking a slightly more affordable flagship with a still-excellent camera and display, and who don't necessarily need the absolute latest and greatest processor.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is the OnePlus 11 worth the upgrade from the 10 Pro?
If you prioritize performance and fast charging, then yes, the OnePlus 11 is a worthwhile upgrade. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 offers a significant performance boost, and the faster charging is a major convenience.
❓ Does the OnePlus 11 have wireless charging?
No, the OnePlus 11 does not have wireless charging. The OnePlus 10 Pro does offer 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.