Earlier this month, Samsung Galaxy S23 and OnePlus 11 were introduced in India. Both are high-end products from their respective brands, however, the OnePlus phone is more affordable and includes additional quality features. In order to determine which device delivers the most features for the lowest price, we have compared the OnePlus 11 with the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Display
OnePlus 11: 6.7-inch Samsung LTPO 3.0 AMOLED display
Samsung Galaxy S23: 6.1-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
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Processor
OnePlus 11: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
Samsung Galaxy S23: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC (customised)
Rear camera(s)
OnePlus 11: Triple rear camera setup- 50-megapixel sensor with OIS and f/1.8 aperture, 32-megapixel portrait sensor and 48-megapixel Sony IMX58 ultra wide-angle sensor (f/2.2 aperture and 115-degree field of view)
Samsung Galaxy S23: Triple rear camera setup- 50-megapixel primary wide-angle sensor (f/1.8 aperture and 85-degree field of view), 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera (f/2.2 aperture lens and a 120-degree field-of-view) and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (f/2.4 aperture lens and 3x optical zoom)
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Selfie camera
OnePlus 11: 16-megapixel sensor (f/2.4 aperture)
Samsung Galaxy S23: 12-megapixel selfie sensor (f/2.2 aperture lens and an 80-degree field-of-view)
RAM and storage
OnePlus 11: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage options
Samsung Galaxy S23: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage options
Battery
OnePlus 11: 5,000mAh dual-cell battery (support for 100W SuperVOOC charging)
Samsung Galaxy S23: 3,900mAh battery (supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging)
Operating system
OnePlus 11: ColorOS 13.0 (Android 13)
Samsung Galaxy S23: One UI 5.1 (Android 13)
Starting Price
OnePlus 11: Rs 56,999
Samsung Galaxy S23: Rs 74,999
Our verdict
Comparing first the displays, the OnePlus 11 has a larger 6.7-inch Samsung LTPO 3.0 AMOLED screen while the Galaxy S23 is content with a 6.1-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen. The Galaxy phone is better suited for people with smaller hands for comfortable single-handed use while the OnePlus device is better if you desire a bigger phone.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 provides Gorilla Glass Victus 2, whilst the OnePlus 11 chooses the more dated Gorilla Glass 5. Although the OnePlus 11’s display is curved on the sides, the Galaxy S23’s display is brighter.
The most recent Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Soc powers both devices. However, Qualcomm specifically customised the one in the Galaxy for Samsung to perform faster.
Both smartphones have a triple rear camera arrangement in terms of optics, however, OnePlus boasts Hasselblad-branded sensors. A 5,000mAh battery powers the OnePlus 11 and supports 100W SuperVOOC fast charging. The Galaxy S23, on the other hand, has a smaller 3,900mAh battery and supports 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging Samsung offers a feature for wireless charging, however, the OnePlus 11 has a larger battery and supports faster charging.
Even In terms of design, the two devices are completely opposite. The OnePlus 11 features an entry-level IP54 rating, which provides splash protection but no significant protection from drowning. On the other hand, the S23 has a complete IP68 rating. The OnePlus 11 is also less expensive than the Galaxy S23.
Which should you purchase, then? Your selection for the phone’s size will be the major deciding element in your decision to purchase. The handsets are compatible and reasonably priced, provided you strictly want or want wireless charging or an IP68 rating.
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