UPDATED: OnePlus 11R 5G to get 3 years of Android updates & 4 years of security

Yes, you heard that right, if you are a OnePlus fan and have been waiting to get your hands on the new OnePlus 11R 5G then there is a bonus…

By Raunak Saha

February 15, 2023

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Yes, you heard that right, if you are a OnePlus fan and have been waiting to get your hands on the new OnePlus 11R 5G then there is a bonus reason for you. Much like its brother the OnePlus 11R 5G will also be coming with 4 years of Android updates & 5 years of security updates, making it good enough for longer usage.

As confirmed by OnePlus Support, the 11R will ship with Android 13 and will give up to Android 17, which makes it eligible to use for years down the line.

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— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) February 11, 2023

In our hands-on article, we discussed how powerful this 11R smartphone, great at its price bracket for India, is and now guarantees a smooth Android experience.

UPDATE:

Hi! We would like to clarify about our previous tweet, we offer 4 years of android updates and 5 years of security updates on selected devices. For #OnePlus11R, the device will receive 3 years of android updates and 4 years of security updates. Apologies for the miscommunication.
— OnePlus Support (@OnePlus_Support) February 15, 2023

OnePlus India has recently confirmed that the past tweet was by mistake and that it’s OnePlus 11R will provide 3 years of Android releases and 4 years of security updates, one year less than the flagship OnePlus 11 5G, which makes sense for the price.

OnePlus 11R 5G Specifications

This OnePlus 11R 5G features a curved AMOLED screen with FHD resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz (40-120hz), and a brightness of 1450nits included with the gadget. A 5,000 mAh battery is included, and the device supports 100W of fast charging. In the phone, a smart charging chip, SUPERVOOC S for a quicker and safer charging process.

OnePlus 11R hands-on: The Made-For-India affordable flagship is promising!

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform powers the OnePlus 11R, which, like the OnePlus 11, can have up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM with RAM-Vita technology. For the cameras, you get a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies and video chats, there is a 16MP camera on the front.

Onboard connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and a USB Type-C connection. The phone weighs 205 grams and has dimensions of 163.1mm, 74.1mm, and 8.53mm. For security, there is an in-display fingerprint sensor, Dolby Atmos, and an alarm slider. The device is available in the colors Sonic Black and Galactic Silver.

Visit the OnePlus site to pre-order: https://fas.st/8JCkl