[Exclusive] OnePlus 11R production in India begins, moniker spotted on website: launch timeline, specs, and more

OnePlus 11R launch date in India could fall in April or May as production of the device has begun in the country, 91mobiles has learned from tipster Mukul Sharma. This would be the second phone in the series after the OnePlus 11 makes its global debut in February. Just like the OnePlus 10R, the OnePlus 11R will also come with toned-down specifications compared to its flagship sibling. We have also spotted the OnePlus 11R’s moniker on the OnePlus India website, which all but confirms its imminent release in the country.

OnePlus 11R India launch timeline

Production of the OnePlus 11R has begun in India. As per the tipster’s source, OnePlus could be looking at an April or May launch timeline for the smartphone. We should get some clarity on the exact launch date in a few weeks. The company’s focus right now is to unveil the OnePlus 11 globally (and in India) in February.

OnePlus 11R moniker spotted on the official website

We spotted the OnePlus 11R moniker on the official OnePlus India website. This pretty much confirms that the device will be launching in India after the OnePlus 11. Apart from the moniker, not much else has been mentioned about the device. That said, the phone’s design and specifications have already been leaked in the past. So, there’s very little that’s left to the imagination.

OnePlus 11R specifications, design

A few weeks ago, Pricebaba revealed key OnePlus 11R specifications based on images of the device’s About Phone section. They revealed that the upcoming premium device (model number CPH2487) is powered by an underclocked version of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (3GHz instead of 3.2GHz). 

The OnePlus 11R is tipped to feature a 6.7-inch (2772×1240) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC will be paired with 8GB, 12GB, and 16GB RAM options and with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB internal storage. The device should ship with Android 13-based OxygenOS 13.1.

In the camera department, the OnePlus 11R could feature a triple camera system that includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP secondary lens, and a 2MP tertiary camera. The front camera will offer a 16MP sensor. Expect a 5,000mAh battery under the hood that supports 100W fast charging.

Other features of the OnePlus 11R include the Alert Slider, IR Blaster, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and stereo speakers. Leaked live images of the phone confirmed the presence of the Alert Slider as well as the triple rear camera setup and a centered punch-hole display.