We’re finally seeing details emerge about the next flagship camera phone to replace OnePlus 10 Pro. Prolific tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer, aka OnLeaks, shared with the site the specifications of the new OnePlus 11 Pro 91 Mobile (opens in a new tab)and they have all the details, leading with the next generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform.
We certainly expect the next OnePlus phone to use the best Qualcomm processors available, as great chips have always been OnePlus’ foundation for its best phones. The camera setup also seems to be greatly improved. We previously heard that the Hasselblad brand would be returning to the OnePlus family.
Now in the OnePlus 11 Pro, we see a massive set of cameras not only with a 48 MP primary camera and a 50 MP ultra-wide camera. It also looks like the telephoto lens could be significantly increased from the current 8MP on the OnePlus 10 Pro to a new 32MP sensor on the rumored OnePlus 11 Pro.
Surprisingly, we’re also hearing that the front-facing selfie camera could take a step back in megapixels. The current OnePlus 10 Pro comes with a 32-megapixel selfie camera, but rumors point to a 16-megapixel sensor on the front of the OnePlus 11 Pro. Of course, megapixels aren’t everything that makes a good photo. A great lens with a wide aperture in addition to a large sensor with huge pixels will all make a great replacement for high MP shooting.
Otherwise, the OnePlus 11 Pro seems to be more of the same. The screen will again be 6.7 inches, like the OnePlus 10 Pro, and will work with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The battery contains 5000 mAh. For OnePlus fans, the popular Alert Slider feature will remain on the device.
Analysis: OnePlus likes a lot of cameras in its Pro
For OnePlus, being part of the Pro family means better cameras. Despite the fact that the company’s latest phone is a flagship OnePlus 10T, with the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, it is the OnePlus 10 Pro that retains the best cameras the company has to offer. The OnePlus 10T is cheaper, but it’s slightly inferior in terms of cameras.
OnePlus didn’t care about the Hasselblad branding on the OnePlus 10T, but rumors seem certain that the pro camera company will sell its brand to OnePlus for the next Pro-level phone, and we’re excited to see an update to the camera sensors to keep that legacy alive. The 8MP telephoto lens just wasn’t good enough, so we’re looking forward to seeing what new photos the 32MP camera can bring.
We’re also not fazed by the megapixel count. The the best iPhone camera and the best google pixel phones have been producing fantastic images with 12MP cameras for years. There’s no reason to believe that going from a 32-megapixel sensor to a 16-megapixel one is a guaranteed drop in image quality. Only time and further spec leaks will tell.