The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus 3, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity.
| Category | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
OnePlus 3, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Weight
- 158 g
- against 175 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.82 GHz | 2.15 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 120,873 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.56 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.82 GHz Cortex-A57 cores. | Quad-core: 2 × 2.15 GHz Kryo and 2 × 1.6 GHz Kryo |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Grey, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 151.8 mm | 152.7 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 158 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.3 % Best value | 73.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 20 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 401 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,187 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, DLNA, FM Radio, Wi-Fi Direct, Tethering | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.43 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.21 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.43 W/kg | 0.39 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.2 W/kg Best value | 0.32 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ONE A2003, ONE A2005, ONE A2001 | A3003, A3000, SM-A3000 |
