Handset maker OnePlus has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 11 5G in China, alongside the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. The launch of the OnePlus 11 marks the first major smartphone launch of 2023. Other major smartphone launches that are expected to take place in India soon include the Redmi Note 12 series and the Vivo X90 series.

OnePlus also launched the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the latest in its lineup of true wireless earbuds, alongside the OnePlus 11 5G. The flagship smartphone is slated to be unveiled in India in February. The OnePlus 11 5G and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will be available in China on January 9. Both the products will be released along with other products in the global market on February 7 and that is when the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are expected to be unveiled in India.

The price of the OnePlus 11 has been priced at CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs 48,100) for the 12GB RAM+256GB storage model, CNY 4,399 (roughly Rs 52,900) for the 16GB RAM+256GB storage model and CNY 4,899 (roughly Rs 59,000) for the top-tier 16GB RAM+512GB storage variant.

The OnePlus 11 5G claims to offer fast and smooth performance to the next level with the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, offering faster CPU (35 per cent improvement) and GPU (25 per cent improvement) speeds with improved power efficiency. The smartphone comes with a memory of up to 16GB of RAM and an advanced RAM management system for better performance in multi-tasking and gaming scenarios.

The OnePlus 11 5G comes with a 6.7-inch 120Hz 2K A+ fluid AMOLED display with LTPO 3.0. The smartphone supports 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging system and a 5,000mAh duel-cell battery.

The OnePlus 11 5G comes with a triple-camera system at the back. The device has an IMX890 50MP main sensor, an IMX709 32MP portrait sensor and an IMX581 48MP ultra-wide sensor. The OnePlus 11 also marks the return of the company’s partnership with Hasselblad that equips the phone with a 13-channel multi-spectral sensor for light-colour identifying. 

The OnePlus 11 5G follows OnePlus’ signature elegant and purposeful design with premium texture that has been inspired by the “black hole”, according to the handset maker. The smartphone has been made out of chromed-out, stainless steel camera module for exceptional build quality and premium hand feels, the company added.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are here to set a new standard for spatial audio stability and compatibility for Android users. Powered by OnePlus’ spatial rendering algorithm, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 deliver a customised spatial audio experience, assured of a wide sound field and multi-dimensional sound. The buds have stereo sound source that provides a spatial sound rendering effect through a self-developed stereo upmixing algorithm. Co-created with Dynaudio were MelodyBoost Dual Drivers claim to bring stereo-grade audio quality on portable earphones.

The 11-mm driver focuses on dealing with the low frequency for deeper, fuller, more textured and dynamic bass, while the 6-mm driver delivers a wider range of sound and pure clear vocals. The large 11-mm+6-mm design utilises crystal polymer diaphragms with separate edges and domes for enhanced balance and tone.