OnePlus 11R is a well-regarded mid-range smartphone, currently priced just under Rs. 30,000. While its specifications are impressive, many brands offer strong competitors at similar prices.
If you're thinking about buying the OnePlus 11R, you might want to consider these four top alternatives to ensure you make the best choice.
To start, here's a quick rundown of the OnePlus 11R's specifications:
OnePlus 11R Specifications
- Body: 163.4 x 74.3 x 8.7 mm (Solar Red variant: 163.4 x 74.3 x 8.7 mm)
- Weight: 204 g (Solar Red variant: 202 g)
- Display: 6.74″ 120Hz Super Fluid AMOLED, 1240 x 2772 pixels, 450 PPI, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak)
- Chip: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm), Adreno 730 GPU
- Rear Camera: 50MP (Primary) with OIS, f/1.8, 1/1.56″, 8MP (Ultrawide) f/2.2, 120° FOV, 2MP (Macro) f/2.4
- Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30/60fps, Slow-mo: 1080p @ 240fps, 720p @ 480fps
- Front Camera: 16MP f/2.4, Video: 1080p/720p @ 30fps
- RAM/Storage: 8GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 18GB LPDDR5 (Solar Red), 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 storage
- OS: Android 13, OxygenOS 13
- Battery: 5,000mAh with 100W fast charging
4 Best Alternatives to OnePlus 11R
1. Poco F6
- Display: 6.67″ 120Hz AMOLED, 1220 x 2712 px, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2400 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Rear Camera: 50MP (Wide) with OIS, f/1.6, 1/1.95″, 8MP (Ultrawide) f/2.2, 119˚ FOV, Video: 4K @ 60fps, 1080p @ 60fps
- Front Camera: 20MP f/2.2, Video: 1080p @ 30fps, 720p @ 30fps
- Chip: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm), Adreno 735 GPU
- RAM/Storage: 8GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage
- Battery: 5,000 mAh, 90W wired (50% in 11 minutes)
- OS: Android 14, HyperOS
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
The Poco F6 offers superior performance with its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, making it the only phone in the Rs. 30-35K range with this powerful processor. Its 6.67-inch AMOLED screen provides better outdoor visibility with a peak brightness of 2400 nits, although it's slightly smaller than the OnePlus 11R. Both phones feature a 50MP primary camera, but the OnePlus 11R uses a newer Sony IMX890 sensor. The Poco F6 excels in display and performance, while the OnePlus 11R has a slight edge in camera quality.
2. iQOO Neo 9 Pro
- Display: 6.78″ 144Hz LTPO AMOLED, 1260 x 2800 pixels, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak)
- Rear Camera: 50MP (Primary) with OIS, f/1.88, 1/1.49″, 8MP (Ultrawide) f/2.2, 119˚ FOV, Video: 8K @ 30fps, 4K, 1080p
- Front Camera: 16MP f/2.45, Video: 1080p @ 30fps
- Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), Adreno 740 GPU
- RAM/Storage: 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB UFS 4.0 storage
- Battery: 5,160 mAh, 120W wired (50% in 11 minutes)
- OS: Android 14, Funtouch OS 14
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro, with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, outperforms the OnePlus 11R. It also features a higher refresh rate and peak brightness, along with an LTPO panel that adapts to save battery. The camera setup is similar, but the iQOO Neo 9 Pro can record up to 8K videos. Its larger battery and faster charging make it a strong contender, although it starts at around Rs. 38,000. If budget is a concern, consider the iQOO Neo 7 Pro.
3. Realme GT 6T
- Display: 6.78″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED, 1264 x 2780 pixels, 6000 nits (peak), Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Rear Camera: 50MP (Wide) with OIS, f/1.88, 79˚ FOV, 8MP (Ultrawide) f/2.2, 112˚ FOV, Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30/60fps
- Front Camera: 32MP f/2.45, 90˚ FOV, Video: 4K @ 30fps, 1080p/720p @ 30fps
- Chip: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm), Adreno 732 GPU
- RAM/Storage: 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage
- Battery: 5,500 mAh, 120W wired (50% in 10 minutes)
- OS: Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
The Realme GT 6T stands out with an LTPO panel and a peak brightness of 6000 nits. Powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chip, it offers better CPU and GPU performance than the OnePlus 11R. Both phones have a 50MP primary rear camera, but the Realme phone uses a different sensor. The Realme GT 6T features a 32MP selfie camera that can record up to 4K videos, unlike the OnePlus 11R. It also has a larger battery and faster charging support.
4. OnePlus Nord 4
- Display: 6.74″ 120Hz AMOLED, 1240 x 2772 pixels, HDR10+, 2150 nits (peak)
- Rear Camera: 50MP (Primary) with OIS, f/1.8, 1/1.95″, 8MP (Ultrawide) f/2.2, 112˚ FOV, Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30/60fps
- Front Camera: 16MP f/2.4, Video: 1080p/720p @ 30fps
- Chip: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm), Adreno 732 GPU
- RAM/Storage: 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1)/256GB (UFS 4.0) storage
- Battery: 5,500 mAh, 100W wired (50% in 10 minutes)
- OS: Android 14, OxygenOS 14
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
The OnePlus Nord 4 is a good choice for those loyal to OnePlus who prioritize battery and performance. It boasts a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, outperforming the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in the OnePlus 11R. Both phones share a similar camera setup, but the Nord 4 offers a higher peak brightness and a bigger battery. The Nord 4 also comes with a better software update policy, promising four years of Android updates and six years of security updates.
