PhoneLifespan

11 vs Galaxy S23+

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy S23+ (supported until Feb 2028); want maximum speed → 11 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).

Value Score: 11 73 · Galaxy S23+ 69 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$17.14/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206
Buy with care$10.22/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
11 90Galaxy S23+ 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 85Galaxy S23+ 85

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
11 79Galaxy S23+ 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
11 80Galaxy S23+ 74

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the 11 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
11 24Galaxy S23+ 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
11 73Galaxy S23+ 69

Overall value goes to the 11 at $17.14 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec11Galaxy S23+
Price (street)$340$206
Display6.7-inch 2K (3216×1440) 120Hz LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED, 525 ppi, Dolby Vision6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB/16GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging100W SUPERVOOC wired charging (80W in North America); no wireless charging45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main wide (Sony IMX890, OIS), 48MP ultra wide (Sony IMX581), 32MP telephoto 2x (Sony IMX709)50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions163.1 × 74.1 × 8.53 mm157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight205 g196 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Feb 2028

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