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The video centers around a detailed comparison between the OnePlus 11 and the Galaxy S23, emphasizing why the speaker considers the OnePlus 11 a better value despite its lower price. Key highlights include the OnePlus 11's superior camera system, extended battery life, faster charging capabilities, and advanced features such as a 1440p 120Hz OLED display, Wi-Fi 7, and UFS 4.0 storage. The review acknowledges the OnePlus 11’s omission of wireless charging—a significant drawback for some users—yet appreciates its overall performance and compelling price point of $699.
The discussion mentions OnePlus’s strategic decision to make the OnePlus 11 their flagship model without releasing a ‘Pro’ version this year. It also humorously notes OnePlus’s reaction to being awarded "Bust of the Year." Despite some software quirks related to notifications and minor issues, the OnePlus 11’s impressive battery life and 80-watt charging capability stand out positively. Overall, the speaker underscores the value and performance of the OnePlus 11 in comparison to higher-priced competitors like the Galaxy S23, and hints at a return to the brand’s loyalist roots with a robust, flagship product.
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In this part of the video, the speaker shares a bold opinion that the OnePlus 11 is a better overall purchase than the Galaxy S23, despite the latter being priced $100 higher. The key points for this argument include:
– The OnePlus 11 has a superior camera system, battery life, and faster charging capabilities.
– It features a 1440p 120Hz OLED display with a high touch sampling rate, compared to the Galaxy S23’s 1080p display.
– Both phones possess the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, RAM, and storage capacity.
– The OnePlus 11 includes advanced features such as Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 4.0, and UFS 4.0 storage but lacks wireless charging, which the Galaxy S23 has.
– The speaker and another contributor express frustration over the omission of wireless charging in cost-cutting measures and discuss the potential impact on users accustomed to this feature.
– They suggest that for those new to wireless charging, the absence in the OnePlus 11 might be less significant.
Overall, they argue that for $100 less, the OnePlus 11 offers a more compelling package in comparison to the Galaxy S23.
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In this segment, the discussion focuses on the OnePlus 11 smartphone, highlighting its notable features and some surprising omissions. While the phone includes advanced specs like Wi-Fi 7, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 1440p LTPO display, 5000 mAh battery, and 80W charging, it lacks wireless charging—a feature many consider essential. OnePlus’s strategy seems to simplify their lineup by not releasing a ‘Pro’ version this year, making the OnePlus 11 their flagship model priced at $699. There is also mention of OnePlus’s reaction to receiving the “Bust of the Year” award, which they humorously used in their marketing. The speakers appreciate the phone’s overall performance and liken it to the original OnePlus models that initially garnered the brand’s loyal following.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the pros and cons of a new phone that’s competitively priced against popular models like the iPhone and Samsung flagship phones. They highlight several software quirks that detract from the user experience:
1. Notifications can only be dismissed by swiping to the right, not the left.
2. Notifications cannot be expanded by swiping down; tapping is required to open them.
Despite these annoyances, the speaker appreciates the phone’s other features, particularly its impressive battery life and 80-watt charging capability, which compensates for the lack of wireless charging. The speaker also shares their preference for charging their phone in the car versus at home, as being in the car is a high battery drain activity.
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In this part of the video, the speaker talks about the phone’s battery life and charging capabilities, highlighting that doing normal GPS activities uses a small amount of battery, which is manageable due to the excellent battery life. They mention their routine of charging the phone to 90% while doing other activities, like showering, which works well for them. The speaker appreciates having both long battery life and fast or convenient charging, although a minor software issue with the phone slightly bothers them. The segment ends with a thank you message from the producers and a transition to the outro segment of the waveform podcast.