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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize spending less and having a large screen, the Motorola Edge (2021) has a 6.8-inch display with a high refresh rate for smooth scrolling; however, its camera quality is not as high, and it's made with a plastic back, which may not feel as premium. On the other hand, if camera performance is more important and you're willing to pay a bit more, the OnePlus 11 offers better overall camera quality, a striking glass design, and a vibrant OLED display, though it has a slightly smaller screen at 6.7 inches and a bit less battery life. Both phones offer 5G connectivity, run on Android, and do not have a headphone jack or support for an SD card. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Motorola Edge (2021)
- The Motorola Edge (2021) has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 11.
Advantages of the OnePlus 11
- Good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Best in class display quality
- Excellent performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
5.2
7.7
The OnePlus 11 has good overall camera quality, while the Motorola Edge (2021) has poor overall camera quality.
The Motorola Edge (2021) delivers a camera experience that is generally poor across various factors including resolution, low light performance, and versatility, which is markedly inferior to the OnePlus 11 that offers very good performance in these areas, enhanced significantly by its superior software. In terms of selfie quality, which is very important, the Motorola Edge (2021) also falls short with poor quality, while the OnePlus 11 boasts good selfie capabilities.
Photo Quality
5.3
7.6
The OnePlus 11 takes good photos, while the Motorola Edge (2021) takes poor photos.
The Motorola Edge (2021) takes poor selfies partly because it has a low selfie quality score and a fair photo software experience, which affects its ability to handle different shooting conditions and subjects. In contrast, the OnePlus 11 captures very good photos, benefiting from a high selfie quality score and a very good photo software experience, which enhances image resolution, dynamic range, and low light performance.
Video Quality
4.7
7.0
The OnePlus 11 takes good videos, while the Motorola Edge (2021) takes poor videos.
The Motorola Edge (2021) falls short in video capabilities with just average video resolution and frame rate, software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality, while the OnePlus 11 excels in all these aspects, offering a very good video experience across the board, which includes superior stabilization and low light performance.
Cost
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The Motorola Edge (2021) has a price of $165 and the OnePlus 11 costs $699.
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Battery
8.7 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Motorola Edge (2021) has 8.7 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 11 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Motorola Edge (2021) has a screen size of 6.8 inches and the OnePlus 11 is 6.7 inches.
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How the Motorola Edge (2021) and the OnePlus 11 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Motorola Edge (2021) | OnePlus 11 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$165 | $699 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Motorola | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 2, 2021 | February 16, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.8" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2460 x 1080 | 3216 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 395 | 525 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | LCD | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD778G | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 5.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 4.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 108 megapixels | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.7 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.65" x 2.98" | 6.42" x 2.92" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.05 oz | 7.23 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 7 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Nebula Blue | Titan Black, Eternal Green | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Motorola Edge (2021)
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Tom's Guide
Philip Michaels | October 2021
"If you've overlooked Motorola's higher-end phones in the past, the Motorola Edge 5G UW does a very good job at trying to regain your attention. Improvements to the main camera impress. I'm also impressed by how quickly the phone recharges. It's the affordability that ultimately wins the day for the Motorola Edge. this phone offers enough premium features to put it at the forefront of midrange options."
OnePlus 11
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Will Sattelberg | April 2023
"The OnePlus 11 isn’t a perfect device, but it’s another big step in the right direction for the company. A great display, incredible performance, and some of the best battery life I've ever seen on a phone helps make this one of the best OnePlus devices in recent years."
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About Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
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