Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Comparison between OnePlus 3 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus 3, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 20 W
- against 15 W
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- OS Version
- 6
- against 5
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.0
- against eMMC 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 518 ppi
- against 401 ppi
- Weight
- 153 g
- against 158 g
- Usable Surface
- 75.6 %
- against 73.1 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Samsung Exynos 7420 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Mali-T760 MP8 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | UFS 2.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz Best value | 2.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 120,873 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core: 2 × 2.15 GHz Kryo and 2 × 1.6 GHz Kryo | Octa-core (4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 and 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
Design
| Specification | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Gold | Black, Gold, Silver, White, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 152.7 mm | 154.4 mm |
| Weight | 158 g | 153 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.1 % | 75.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 20 h |
| Music playback time | — | 66 h |
Display
| Specification | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 518 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB OTG, ANT+, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.22 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.48 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.39 W/kg | 0.22 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.32 W/kg Best value | 0.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 450 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A3003, A3000, SM-A3000 | — |
Features
| Specification | 3 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Voice command, Samsung Pay |
