11 vs 12
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 12 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 11 73 · 12 71 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
A fast, value-focused 2023 flagship with rapid charging and a strong screen, backed by a respectable 4-OS / 5-year update promise.
Pick it if
- ✓ Value-flagship buyers
- ✓ People who want the fastest charging
- ✓ Gamers wanting top performance
Skip it if
- ✗ You need strong water resistance
- ✗ Wireless charging is a must-have
A 2024 flagship that still does almost everything today's best phones do — QHD+ screen, periscope zoom, 80W and wireless charging — for around $500 used, with the one catch that updates stop in 2029.
Pick it if
- ✓ Bargain hunters who want a former flagship for around $500 used
- ✓ Photographers who want a real periscope zoom cheaply
- ✓ Users who want both fast wired and wireless charging
Skip it if
- ✗ You want updates guaranteed well past 2029
- ✗ You prefer a compact or lightweight phone
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The 12's screen is the better one — 6.82-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, qhd+ (3168×1440), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.
The 12's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,400mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12 lasts longer between charges.
The 12 is supported until Jan 2029 — 12 months longer than the 11.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Frequently asked
How long will the OnePlus 11 get updates?
OnePlus promises 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches from launch, putting security support through roughly early 2028.
Does the OnePlus 11 have wireless charging?
No. It supports very fast 100W wired SUPERVOOC charging (80W on the North American model) but omits wireless charging.
Is the OnePlus 12 still worth buying in 2026?
Yes, as a used or refurbished buy around $500. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, QHD+ screen, periscope camera and wireless charging all hold up well; the main caveat is that security support ends in early 2029, sooner than rival flagships.
Does the OnePlus 12 have wireless charging?
Yes — 50W AIRVOOC wireless, which is genuinely fast and something the cheaper OnePlus 12R and 13R both lack. Wired charging is 80W globally but capped at 50W in North America.
Full spec table
| Spec | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $340 | $500 |
| Display | 6.7-inch 2K (3216×1440) 120Hz LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED, 525 ppi, Dolby Vision | 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, QHD+ (3168×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB/16GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,400 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC wired charging (80W in North America); no wireless charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired (50W in North America), 50W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main wide (Sony IMX890, OIS), 48MP ultra wide (Sony IMX581), 32MP telephoto 2x (Sony IMX709) | 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope 3x |
| Dimensions | 163.1 × 74.1 × 8.53 mm | 164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 220 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Jan 2029 |
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