PhoneLifespan

11 vs 12+ 5G

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Winner

OnePlus 11

The 11 wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the 12+ 5G it's also the sounder buy at $17.27 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 11 73 · 12+ 5G 68 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

OnePlus 11 $340
Buy with care$17.27/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Realme 12+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
11 9012+ 5G 70

The 11's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch 2k (3216×1440) 120hz ltpo 3.0 super fluid amoled, 525 ppi, dolby vision.

Performance
11 8512+ 5G 52

The 11's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
11 7912+ 5G 67

The 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
11 8012+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
11 2312+ 5G 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
11 7312+ 5G 68

Overall value goes to the 11 at $17.27 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec1112+ 5G
Price (street)$340$215
Display6.7-inch 2K (3216×1440) 120Hz LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED, 525 ppi, Dolby Vision6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM8GB/16GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging100W SUPERVOOC wired charging (80W in North America); no wireless charging67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main wide (Sony IMX890, OIS), 48MP ultra wide (Sony IMX581), 32MP telephoto 2x (Sony IMX709)50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.1 × 74.1 × 8.53 mm162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight205 g190 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilFeb 2028Mar 2028
11 full verdict →12+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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