OnePlus 11 Pro 5G

OnePlus 11 Pro 5G Specs and price in Kenya

The price of the OnePlus 11 Pro 5G in Kenya is 88,500 shillings. This Android smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 4nm processor with Adreno 730 GPU. The phone has 8/12 GB RAM and 128/256 GB of internal storage which is not expandable using micro SDXC (dedicated slot). It also runs on Android 11 and is powered by a 5000 mAh battery.

onePlus 11 Pro 5G Specs and price in Kenya

The OnePlus 11 Pro

The OnePlus 11 Pro is a king even amongst other flagships, with flagship features on the bleeding edge, with top of its class LTPO2 Fluid AMOLED 120Hz screen, a triple camera arrangement, 65W fast charging &, a huge battery at 4500mAh and the latest 888 Snapdragon chipset. It ticks pretty much every box, and then some. Add 5G to the mix and this phone is nothing but a beast! If anything, it’s very much a flagship, but not the most expensive on the market, which is a wonderful compromise!

OnePlus 11 Pro : Display and Design

One of the standout features of the OnePlus 11 Pro 5G is its display. The phone features a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, which offers smooth, fluid performance and vibrant colors. The display is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6, which helps to prevent scratches and cracks.

The OnePlus 11 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch LTPO2 AMOLED 120Hz screen with a left handed punch hole design for the selfie camera. It’s a massive screen, hardly a one handed operation, with a screen to body ratio of 90.0%. It has a refresh rate of 120Hz refresh rate, an aspect ratio of 20:9 and supports HD10+ which makes it an absolute delight to consume media with. It has an aluminum frame, a glass back and a Corning Gorilla Victus front panel.

It is very bright and vivid, peaking at 1300 nits. Its rated for IP68 dust and splash protection, which makes it water proof at 1.5m for 30mins. Fortunately, it keeps the headphone jack, unlike other phones in this range. It has an on screen fingerprint sensor, in addition to secure face unlock. It supports stereo speakers, which offers great sound when playing media.

OnePlus 11 Pro  : Chipset and Performance

The OnePlus 11 Pro 5G is also equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, which offers fast and smooth performance. The phone has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, which is plenty of space for all your apps, documents, and media. You have an option of getting the phone in 12GB and 256 GB of storage. The One plus 11 Pro has Oxygen OS 12 based on Android 12.

Paired with the 120Hz screen, running the latest Android 13 with OxygenOS 13 skin on top, the performance feels very fast and premium. The ColorOS is rich in customizations, supporting numerous always-on screen animations and true blacks. That is addition to native One Plus apps and what’s good in the MUIU eco-system. Everything feels fast, fluid and rich in colour.

OnePlus 11 Pro  : Camera Capabilities

In terms of camera performance, the OnePlus 11 Pro 5G has a triple-camera system that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 8-megapixel telephoto camera. At the front you will find 32 MP Selfie Camera. The camera system is capable of capturing detailed photos and videos, and the phone also has a number of features such as Nightscape, Super Macro, and more.

The OnePlus 11 Pro has a triple camera arrangement on the back. It comes with a decent 50 MP primary sensor, for those excellent daylight photos. The ultra-wide is an 48MP lens, with a 123˚field of view, giving it great immersion for those landscape or group photos. There is an extra 32MP macro telephoto lens for those nice, close up photos with X3 optical zoom. The video can support up to 8k video at 24fps, 4K at 120 fps, with HDR supports & gyro-EIS stability assistance. It can also record 1080p video at 240 fps with gyro-EIS & auto HDR. The selfie camera is a generous 16MP wide sensor, capable of 1080p video at 30/60fps with gyro-EIS. The selfies are great and well lit.

OnePlus 11 Pro : Battery Life

The OnePlus 11 Pro 5G also has a long battery life, with a 5000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. The phone runs on OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, which offers a clean and intuitive user interface.

Other features

The OnePlus 11 Pro comes with an impressive 100W fast charging, getting the phone to 100% in about 29 min, which is an industry leading speed. It also comes with 50W wireless charging and reverse wirelesss charging of 5W. That is impressive by all standards. That in addition to the fact that it also comes with a Li-Po 5000mAh non-removable battery. Even with the high refresh rate screen, this should b  e more than enough. It supports NFC for contactless payments and has an IR blaster. The device is very much a serious contender even in the flagship sector. Its comes in Black.

Similarly, priced phones would include Samsung Z flip 4, Xiaomi 12T Pro, OnePlus 10T and Google Pixel 7. the main distinctions at this price point is often a choice of better camera or more memory. The sizes are usually standard and the batteries are often huge. Also the likelihood of better fast charging options & high end screens is a differentiating factor.

The design is great, and looks at par as many flagships in the market now. The OS will feel right at home, considering OxygenOS is widely acclaimed as having some of the least bloatware across the whole Android skin spectrum.

Alternatives to the OnePlus 11 Pro 

There are several alternatives to the OnePlus 11 Pro that you may want to consider. Here are a few options:

Samsung Galaxy S21: This smartphone has a similar price range and features a triple camera setup with a 64 MP main camera, 5G support, and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor.

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Google Pixel 5: If you prioritize camera performance, the Google Pixel 5 may be a good option. It has a dual camera setup with a 12.2 MP main camera and features Night Sight and HDR+ for excellent low light performance. It also has a 90Hz display and 5G support.

Google Pixel 5

Apple iPhone 12: Another high-end smartphone option is the iPhone 12, which has a dual camera setup with a 12 MP main camera and features Night mode and Deep Fusion for improved image quality. It also has a Ceramic Shield front cover, 5G support, and a powerful A14 Bionic chip.

Apple iPhone 12

OnePlus 8T: If you’re a fan of the OnePlus brand, you may want to consider the OnePlus 8T. It has a quad camera setup with a 48 MP main camera and features a 120Hz display, 5G support, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. It’s also slightly more affordable than the OnePlus 11 Pro.

OnePlus 8T

Ultimately, the best smartphone for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. It’s a good idea to research and compare the features and specs of each device before making a decision.

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