OnePlus mocks Samsung for Galaxy S23 Ultra prices. Here’s how
Highlights
- OnePlus has mocked the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra price as it was announced.
- OnePlus USA has also taken a dig at Apple in one of its tweets.
- OnePlus 11 is scheduled to launch in India and worldwide on February 7th.
- The new Galaxy S23 Ultra’s price in the US starts at $1,199.
- Samsung is one of the leading smartphone brands globally and in the US.
OnePlus takes a Dig at Galaxy S23 Ultra Price, says OnePlus 11 will not be Overpriced
OnePlus, which is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 11 in India on February 7th, has taken multiple digs at Samsung and the steep Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra price.
In a series of tweets wherein even Apple has not been spared, OnePlus has gone as far as offering a $200 extra trade-in credit for those exchanging a Samsung Galaxy phone for the upcoming OnePlus 11 5G in the US.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra prices were revealed starting at Rs 1,24,999 in India and $1,199 (over Rs 98,000) in the US. The India starting price is a Rs 15,000 bump over the Galaxy S22 Ultra starting price from last year.
Meanwhile, a recent report indicated the OnePlus 11 5G is expected to be priced at Rs 54,999 for the 12GB+256GB storage variant.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S23 has been priced at £74,999 for the base variant of 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, while the top end variant of the smartphone 8GB RAM with 256GB variant is priced at §79,999.
Whereas the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is priced at 794,999 for the base variant of 8GB RAM with 256GB storage. The 8GB RAM with 512GB storage variant of the Galaxy S23 Plus is priced at (1,04,999).
The most powerful smartphone of the Korean giant – Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is priced at 71,24,999 for the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variant. Moreover, the device also comes in 12GB RAM with 512GB storage and 12GB RAM with 1TB storage variants that are priced £1,34,999 and 71,54,999, respectively.
Speaking of colour options, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will be available in Phantom Black, Green and Cream colours.
Additionally, the smartphone will also come in Graphite, Lime, Red and Sky Blue colours exclusively on Samsung.com. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus comes in Phantom Black and Cream colours, whereas the vanilla S23 is available in Cream, Phantom Black, Green and Lavender finishes.
You can check out the Twitter thread below for the banter.
OnePlus has also mocked Samsung for bringing a 200MP primary camera on the Ultra model but not including a charger in the box. The company has also lashed out at the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra’s same design, besides tweeting that they are good with just watching movies on phones, not making them.
OnePlus apparently has an explanation for whySamsung phones are called Galaxy. “Why do they call it the Galaxy? Astronomical pricing.” OnePlus USA also rhetorically said, “In what Galaxy are you paying $1199 for ‘Ultra’?” Ironically, in the past, Samsung has been releasing advertisements taking a dig at its closest competitor, Apple.
OnePlus Cloud 11 Launch Event
OnePlus is hosting a launch event in New Delhi on February 7th, where they’ll be unveiling the OnePlus 11 5G, OnePlus 11R, their first-ever tablet called the OnePlus Pad, and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. On the same date, the OnePlus 11R will launch as the OnePlus Ace 2 in China.
OnePlus even makes fun of Samsung’s decision to add a 200-megapixel camera but not include a charger in the box. The company also lashed Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra’s same design.
Samsung, like Apple, does not provide chargers in smartphone boxes for environmental reasons. However, removing chargers may also boost the company’s sale of phone accessories such as chargers. That is why OnePlus took a jibe at the company for a 200-megapixel primary but no charger in the box.
Notably, most Samsung phones’ charging speed maxes out at 45W, which should fully charge the device in an hour. OnePlus introduced 150W charging support on OnePlus 10R last year. The OnePlus 10R is capable of attaining a full charge with the bundled charger in roughly 30 minutes.
Regardless of the banter, Samsung is one of the leading smartphone brands globally and in the US. A Counterpoint report pointed out that in Q3 2022, Apple had 50 per cent market share in the US, followed by Samsung with 24 per cent. OnePlus is slowly catching up and has only 1 per cent share.
OnePlus 11 Key Specifications
Key Specs
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 32 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | February 7, 2023 (Expected) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 12 GB
Best in Class
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| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3216 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 |
| Pixel Density | 526 ppi
Best in Class
|
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 89.68 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v7 |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1300 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 92.7 % |
Design
| Height | 163.1 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 74.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm
Very Good
|
| Weight | 205 grams
Poor
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| Build Material | Back: Mineral Glass |
| Colours | Endless Black, Instant Blue |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle (84° field-of-view), Primary Camera(24 mm focal length, 1.56″ sensor size)48 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 32 MP f/2.0, Telephoto Camera(48 mm focal length) |
|
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor | |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 7680×4320 @ 24 fps 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 60 fps |
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| Video Recording Features | Dual Video Recording | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(25 mm focal length) | |
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
|
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Super VOOC, 100W: 100 % in 25 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB
Best in Class
|
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N66 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N66 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Key Specifications
Display & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP + 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | February 1, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
Display
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 501 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 89.99 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Brightness | 1750 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Design
| Height | 163.4 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 78.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 223 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Colours | Green |
| Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter), IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Quad | |
| Resolution | 200 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(23 mm focal length, 1.31″ sensor size, 0.6µm pixel size)12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(13 mm focal length, 2.55″ sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size)10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera(70 mm focal length, 3.52″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)10 MP f/4.9(230 mm focal length) | |
| Sensor | ISO-CELL | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 14500 x 13650 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 7680×4320 @ 24 fps 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(25 mm focal length) | |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 45W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
FAQ’s
1) What are the key specifications of OnePlus 11R?
Ans) The OnePlus 11R comes with RAM-Vita, which is the brand’s OnePlus machine- earning Al that accelerates the reallocation of RAM between usage, allowing for faster system response time and stability, further aiding in operating and switching between several heavy-duty apps more smoothly. The phone is also equipped with a cutting-edge 3D cooling system, which covers a surface area of 63.8 percent larger than the OnePlus 10 Pro’s vapour camber.
OnePlus 11R also comes with the HyperBoost Gaming Engine such as the General Performance Adapter (GPA) Frame Stabilizer 4.0. This is a machine learning frame stabilisation technology that learns and adapts to the game being played.
The ADFR 2.0 is specially designed for the LTPS display and this allows the display’s frame rate to automatically adjust between 40Hz, 45Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz, depending on the usage scenario.
2) Is OnePlus 11R same as One Plus Ace 2?
Ans) OnePlus 11 R is rebranded as OnePlus Ace 2 which will launch in India on 7 th February 2023.
3) Where can I buy the OnePlus 11R /One Plus Ace2?
Ans) OnePlus 11R will be available on Amazon.
4) What’s new in the Galaxy 23 series?
Ans) “The new Galaxy S series offers the ultimate premium smartphone experience, designed for today and beyond to help people take their passions further,” Samsung said at the Unpacked event.
All three smartphones in the Galaxy S23 series boast new design, enhanced protection and durability, and improved imaging experience. Samsung said its Galaxy S23 series is “a new standard with industry best and first innovations”.
5) What are the colour options and design for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series?
Ans) There have been quite a few leaked promos of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series that confirm that the three smartphone models will be available in four colour options viz. Phantom Black, Cotton Flower (a gold/white colorway), Botanic Green & a Mystic Lilac which was earlier revealed, while Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ come with a 6.1-inch Super AMOLED display screen and 6.6-inch screen, respectively, along with an FHD+ resolution and 48Hz to 120Hz refresh rates, HDR10+ support, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
6) What is the expected price for Samsung Galaxy S23 series?
Ans) The Australian prices of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Series have been leaked, which suggest that Samsung Galaxy S23, a vanilla model, will come with a starting price of AUS $1,350 (approx. around Rs.77,140), while Galaxy S23+ could cost AUS $1,650 (approx. Rs.94,280), and lastly, Galaxy S23 Ultra might come at a starting price of AUS $1,950 (approx. Rs.1.11 lakh), while Samsung Galaxy S23+ might come at the starting price of AUS $1,650 (approx. Rs.94,280).
Also Read: OnePlus 11R India Specifications Officially Revealed Before Launch on February 7th