OnePlus 11 5G confirmed to pack 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 main sensor, camera samples teased

The OnePlus 11 5G will be unveiled on January 4 in China. Just a day before the official debut, the Chinese tech brand has teased the smartphone’s camera specs. The OnePlus 11 5G is confirmed to feature a triple rear camera driven by a 50MP Sony IMX890 main sensor. The camera setup will also feature a 48-megapixel wide-angle sensor and a 2x portrait sensor. The company also shared camera samples taken from the upcoming phone on the Chinese social media site. The OnePlus 11 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

The Chinese smartphone brand has shared the camera details of the OnePlus 11 5G on Weibo. It is confirmed to come with a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 main sensor, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX581 ultra-wide-angle macro lens, and a Sony IMX709 portrait 2X camera.

OnePlus also shared some camera samples of the OnePlus 11 5G on Weibo. The samples are said to highlight advancements in the image sensor camera. This suggests that Hasselblad-branded cameras will support RAW photography. It is claimed to offer 12% improved color and white balance accuracy.

OnePlus hasn’t said anything about the selfie sensor, however, earlier reports have suggested a 16-megapixel selfie shooter on the OnePlus 11 5G. It is said to have a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with 2K resolution (1,440 x 3,216 pixels) and 120Hz refresh rate. The display could also offer Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection .

The Chinese brand has already announced that the OnePlus 11 5G will be powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, along with 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. It is expected to come in three RAM and storage configurations: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage. It is expected to come with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging. It might run on ColorOS 13.

The OnePlus 11 5G will launch in China on January 4 at 2:30 p.m. CST (IST). The new OnePlus Buds Pro 2 TWS headphones will also debut alongside the smartphone. It will also launch in India on February 7.

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