OnePlus 11 5G: Hasselblad in the house! | 91mobiles.com

The OnePlus 11 5G is a return of sorts for the company. Not only do we see a return on some classic features such as the alert slider. However, one of the big returns to the fold is Hasselblad. The Swedish company is a legendary name in the world of photography, and they lent their expertise to the OnePlus 9 series. With the OnePlus 11 5G, Hasselblad is back to elevate smartphone photography even further!

Better at night!

At the back of the phone is a triple camera setup, with a 50MP primary camera. However, it’s the massive 1/1.56-inch that makes the biggest difference. You see, a large sensor means that the smartphone is able to make the most of the 50MP Sony IMX890 camera sensor. This, combined with the large f/1.8 aperture lens allows more light to be processed. This is very important when taking pictures in low-light situations where you need to process as much light as possible to take brighter images and video.

All this is then further supported by the Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS). This helps stabilise the camera when taking pictures. This ensures the images and videos are super sharp, even in low light conditions!

Capture more!

Assisting the main camera is a 48MP unit with a 115-degree ultra-wide lens. This lens is uber useful when taking landscapes as it offers a larger field of view. This ensures you capture more of the view. It is also super useful when taking group photos as you and all your friends don’t have to squeeze in just to fit in the frame. But the OnePlus 11 5G does more than just add a wide-angle lens to a standard camera. You get a large 1.2-inch sensor that ensures better and clearer pictures, even in low-light conditions. Further, users can take HDR pictures and use the lens to take macro shots.

Picture perfect

Finally, there is the 32MP Portrait Tele lens with autofocus. Not only does it offer 2x optical zoom, but it takes a cue from DSLR cameras and offers features like depth-tracking, natural bokeh, and light flare effects. In fact, this sensor has been benchmarked against Hasselblad optical standards to achieve portrait image perfection. As a result, the OnePlus 11 5G is able to simulate portraits captured by professionals using an actual Hasselblad camera that’s fitted with XCD 30mm and 65mm lenses.

Smarter pictures

Hasselblad’s insights don’t stop there. Both companies have come together to better understand what exactly constitutes natural colours and then reproduce the same in mobile photography. This is made possible by Natural Colour Calibration, which delivers industry-leading colour science. There is also an additional 13-channel multi-spectral sensor for light-colour identification. This helps better read the colours of the light received by the sensor when taking photos via wider spectral analysis of the light. This helps remove any colour bias created by surrounding light. Overall, this helps ensure more natural-looking photos that accurately reflect the shooting conditions.

Through the eyes of professionals

Of course, the OnePlus 11 5G also gives users the chance to step into the shoes of master photographers and take pictures in a similar manner. OnePlus and Hasselblad ambassadors have co-developed three unique colour styles that they use when taking pictures. For portrait imaging, we have Serenity by Yin Chao. When taking pictures of humanity or cultural photography, we have Radiance by Ben Thomas. Finally, for landscape pictures, we have Emerald by David Pesken.

Wow with video

Of course, don’t think that the OnePlus 11 5G doesn’t take into account videography. The smartphone supports AI Highlight Video Mode. This aims to make it easier to take HDR videos in low or unevenly lit conditions. The technology works in the background and balances out the lighting contrast between the foreground, background and subject for more even lighting. It also reduces the negative effects of short or long exposure. With this mode, users can expect brighter videos with sharper focus. They will also see higher contrast, clearer visuals as well as more vibrant colours.