Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy S23 series during its Unpacked event this week, where it introduced the vanilla Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and the heavy-duty Galaxy S23 Ultra. After the event is over, OnePlus is next in line to host its mega event on February 7, where the company is all set to launch its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 11. While the Indian pricing hasn’t been revealed yet, the OnePlus 11 could rival the base Galaxy S23 when it officially goes on sale in the next few weeks.
On that note, let’s dive into a comparison and see how the OnePlus and Samsung flagships differ from each other with respect to price, design, camera, battery and more.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs OnePlus 11: Price in India
Starting the comparison with the pricing, Samsung Galaxy S23 has been launched in India at Rs 74,999 for the 8GB + 128GB storage variant. There is also an 8GB + 256GB option which costs Rs 79,999.
The OnePlus 11, on the other hand, was launched in China in January at a price of RMB 3,999 (roughly Rs. 48,000) for the 12GB + 256GB model, RMB 4,399 (roughly Rs. 52,900) for the 16GB + 256GB variant, and RMB 4,899 (roughly Rs. . 59,000 approx) for the 16GB + 512GB storage option. The global launch of the handset is scheduled for February 7, where OnePlus will also unveil India-specific pricing.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs OnePlus 11: Design, Display, Performance and Camera
With pricing out of the way, let’s take a look at other aspects of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and OnePlus 11 such as design, display, performance, and cameras.
design
Starting with the rear design, the Samsung Galaxy S23 sports a triple-camera layout stacked on top of each other, while the OnePlus 11 follows the same design language as its predecessor, with all the cameras combined into a single module , which is the difference this time around. A circular layout instead of a rectangle. Coming into frame, you’ll find an alert slider along with the power button on the right side of the OnePlus 11, while the volume buttons are on the left. For the Galaxy S23, both the power button and volume rocker are located on the right side. There is a USB-C port on the bottom of both the handsets along with the speaker.
The front display is protected by Corning Gorilla Victus 2 on the Galaxy S23 and Corning Glass Victus on the OnePlus 11. Furthermore, the Galaxy S23 sports an IP68 rating to protect the device from dust and water.
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When it comes to screen size, the OnePlus 11 sports a huge 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED display compared to the Galaxy S23’s compact 6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display. Furthermore, the OnePlus 11 comes with support for LTPO 3.0 that can fluctuate refresh rates between 1Hz to 120Hz according to the content being displayed on the screen. The Galaxy S23, on the other hand, only gets 48Hz to 120Hz adaptive refresh. The display panels of both the handsets offer HDR10+ and Always On Display, with the OnePlus 11 going a step ahead with Dolby Vision support.
The 1750 nits peak brightness support as opposed to the 1300 nits peak brightness of the OnePlus 11 is coming in favor of the Galaxy S23.
Processor, RAM and Storage
Both the Samsung and OnePlus flagships run on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with the Galaxy S23 rocking a modified version of the chipset specifically made for the Galaxy S23 lineup. Aiding the processor is a large vapor chamber on both the handsets that helps keep the temperature balanced during extensive workloads that include high-end gaming, recording videos, and downloading or uploading large amounts of data. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC also powers both the devices, providing an array of 5G bands for ultra-fast internet connectivity.
Coming to the storage options, the Galaxy S23 is available in 8GB RAM with 128GB ROM and 8GB RAM with 256GB ROM model. OnePlus 11 in China is offered in 12GB RAM with 256GB ROM, 16GB RAM with 256GB ROM and 16GB RAM with 512GB ROM storage options.
camera
In terms of cameras, the Samsung Galaxy S23 packs a triple rear camera setup that houses a 50MP OIS-enabled primary sensor, a 120-degree 12MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. OnePlus, on the other hand, has once again partnered with Hasselblad to tune the cameras on the OnePlus 11 which includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 32MP telephoto lens, and a 115-degree 48MP ultra-wide camera. The handsets are capable of capturing videos in up to 8K resolution with the Galaxy S23 supporting HDR10+ recording capabilities. Another camera aspect where the S23 has an edge over the OnePlus 11 is the 12MP selfie shooter that can record videos in up to 4K quality, while the OnePlus handset is limited to just 1080P at 30FPS.
Battery
Talking about the battery, the OnePlus 11 packs a bigger 5,000mAh battery compared to the Galaxy S23’s 3,900mAh battery. Things further go in favor of OnePlus as it has a much faster charging solution at 100W while the S23 is limited to just 25W charging. However, OnePlus has left out wireless charging this time, which both the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OnePlus 9 Pro have. This comes as a plus for Samsung’s flagship as it retains wireless charging with 4.5W reverse wireless charging to juice up other phones and gadgets.
OnePlus makes up for the lack of wireless charging by generously providing an adapter within the box, which is something Samsung has completely axed on most of its devices, including its mid-range offerings.
