[OnePlus 11] Guyinlaca:
I received the OnePlus 11 yesterday and here are my thoughts. For comparison, I've put it against a OnePlus 8 Pro (running clean OxygenOS 10), an S22 Ultra, and a Pixel 7 Pro.

What I Love:

+Build quality is exceptional, comparable to the Pixel 7 Pro but for $200 less. It's not quite S22 Ultra level but Samsung really sets the bar.

+The haptic feedback is hands down the best I've ever used. Vibration is strong, yet smooth and clean. The Pixel 7 Pro is very good too. The S22 Ultra is a bit weak.

+The screen is vibrant and crisp. It definitely beats the Pixel 7 Pro with saturation.

+80w charging is very convenient, especially compared to the Pixel 7 Pro which is under 30w.

+Speaker quality is quite good. Much more volume, bass, and fuller sound than its predecessors.

+Battery life already seems better than the Pixel 7 Pro and S22 Ultra but will have to give it time to calibrate.

+Surprisingly compact and lightweight compared to the S22 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro; Other companies make you give up battery size and RAM to have more compact devices.

+The Aramid Fiber Case looks amazing, though it doesn't give much protection, especially around the camera bump.

What is Underwhelming:

-OxygenOS 13 is a disjointed mess. After using debloated and Pixel themed OneUI, as well as OxygenOS 10, this really feels like a cheap knockoff version of Android. Many apps and widgets use a different font, some apps follow Google's Material You design while others use OnePlus's color system. Many typical Android functions are buried deep in submenus. If I had updated the OnePlus 8 Pro from OOS10 to OOS13, it would have ruined the phone.

-Overall smoothness isn't that noticeably better than the OnePlus 8 Pro. Sure the Google apps and menus fly, but the OxygenOS 13 framework can be less than smooth at times. Maybe the OnePlus 8 Pro on OOS 10 was just that good, that even modern phones can't outclass it.

-No wireless charging. Yes, this was to keep the cost down, but I'd much rather they'd have included it, and maybe sold the charging brick separately instead. Charging ports do go bad, and it's nice to have a backup method.

-Not sure if it's a glitch or what, but setting a minimum DPI resets itself to default after a reboot.

What I recommend:

-Download a clean launcher such as Nova or Lawnchair. You can apply any icon pack to give a cleaner, more consistent look.

-Make sure the wallpaper you choose has colors you like or you may end up with really ugly themed Google Apps.

-Opt out of any optional "User Experience" software.

The main takeaways I got from this test is that nothing significant has changed in the past 4 years with Android and the compelling reasons to upgrade are less each year. All recent flagships are fast, all of them have great cameras, all of them get decent battery life, all are well built, and all will essentially do the same thing. Yes, 5G speeds are a big plus, but the average user won't notice differences in incremental processor updates, improvements to storage speed, or even to the camera. The biggest upgrade OnePlus could do is rebase OxygenOS on stock, like Motorola did with their UI. For the price, the OP11 gives you an amazing device that could get better with official or unofficial development.

Should you upgrade?:

If you're using a OnePlus 8 Pro or newer and all is well, I'd say no. Especially for those with a OnePlus 8 or 9 Pro that can flash custom ROMS, it makes sense to stay put.

If you want the latest and greatest, are on a budget, and don't mind a mediocre software experience, no wireless charging, and USB 2.0 only, the OP11 may be for you.

If smooth consistent software, and/or development is your top priority, go with the Pixel 7 Pro.

If you want an all around powerhouse with almost no compromises, go with the S22 Ultra or S23 Ultra. If you're willing to put in the effort, the vast customization options in OneUI allow you to create almost any UI style you'd like. A fully debloated Samsung running a full Pixel theme is actually the most enjoyable experience I've had with Android.