OnePlus 3
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Design6
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Rear Camera8
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360° View
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UI Screenshot16
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Benchmarks10
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Videos12
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 -
Quad core (2.2 GHz, Dual Core + 1.6 GHz, Dual core) -
6 GB RAM
Display
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5.5 inches (13.97 cm); Optic AMOLED -
1080x1920 px (FULL HD) -
Gorilla Glass 4 Protection
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 16 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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8 MP -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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3000 mAh -
Dash Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
64 GB internal storage, Non Expandable
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OnePlus 3 Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
When we reviewed the OnePlus 2, we said that calling the smartphone a `2016 flagship killer’ was too ambitious. A year later, and it`s not hard to see why. The smartphone did offer great value for money, but was by no means perfect. The OnePlus 3 however is a different story. OnePlus has addressed many of our qualms with the OnePlus 2, such as the average battery life, rough edges around OxygenOS and most importantly, the frustrating invite-only model. In fact, getting rid of invites and s
Pros
- Stunning display
- Fast, smooth performance
- Consistently good cameras
- Great battery life with Dash Charge support
Cons
- Protruding camera mandates a case
- No expandable storage
- Alert Slider can`t be customised
Specs at a glance
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Design: hello metal, goodbye Sandstone
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Display: AMOLED goodness Size: 5.5 InchResolution: Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels)Display Type: Optic AMOLEDPixel Density: 401 ppi
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The OnePlus 3 sports a 5.5-inch full HD display (401ppi) just like its predecessor, but the IPS panel has been swapped out for an Optic AMOLED display. There’s also a layer of Gorilla Glass 4 for protection, and it's worth noting that the retail unit comes pre-installed with a screen protector as well. The use of the AMOLED panel means you get the deep blacks and high contrast levels that make the screen look really rich. The display’s clarity is best in class, with icons and text sitting very close to the glass. Colours are vivid and flashy, making the screen great for watching videos and gaming. The screen is very smooth too, responding to swipes, taps and scrolls instantly. The brightness levels are decent, and while sunlight legibility is good, it isn’t as impressive as the Xiaomi Mi 5.
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Software: a deep breath of OxygenOS Operating System: AndroidOS Version: 6.0.1, Marshmallow
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OnePlus hurriedly introduced OxygenOS after the whole Cyanogen OS fiasco, and the custom UI wasn't without its teething problems. But OxygenOS has come a long way over the past year, with frequent updates being rolled out to iron out bugs and issues.
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Cameras: a big step up Primary camera: 16 MPFlash: LED FlashSecondary camera: 8 MP
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The OnePlus 2’s 13MP/5MP cameras impressed us with their consistently good images, and with the OnePlus 3, the company is taking things up a notch. The primary camera has been upgraded to a 16MP Sony IMX 298 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and dual image stabilisation, which uses a combination of Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS). The front camera has been bumped up to an 8MP unit, which uses a Sony IMX 179 sensor with f/2.0 aperture.
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Performance: doesn't break a sweat CPU: Dual core, 2.2 GHz + Dual cor...GPU: Adreno 530RAM: 6 GBMemory: 64 GBSIM Slots: Dual SIM , GSM+GSMBattery: 3000 mAH
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The quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor powering the OnePlus 3 consists of two cores clocked at 2.2GHz, and two cores clocked at 1.6GHz. Paired with 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, you can probably guess the kind of performance to expect. We’re not entirely convinced why you’d need 6GB of RAM on a smartphone (especially when many PCs run just fine with 4GB of RAM), but we’re not complaining here because multi-tasking was a real breeze on the OnePlus 3. Even with 15-20 apps running in the background, there wasn’t any sign of slowdown or lag on the smartphone, with less than 50 percent of the available RAM being used on average. The device is smooth and responsive, and able to tackle mundane tasks like opening apps and multitasking, and even more intensive ones like playing Dead Trigger 2 for a 30-minute stretch without breaking a sweat. Another positive about the device is that it doesn’t heat up, while gaming or even when we used the camera for extended periods of time.
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Verdict
When we reviewed the OnePlus 2, we said that calling the smartphone a `2016 flagship killer’ was too ambitious. A year later, and it`s not hard to see why. The smartphone did offer great value for money, but was by no means perfect. The OnePlus 3 however is a different story. OnePlus has addressed many of our qualms with the OnePlus 2, such as the average battery life, rough edges around OxygenOS and most importantly, the frustrating invite-only model. In fact, getting rid of invites and s
- Stunning display
- Fast, smooth performance
- Consistently good cameras
- Great battery life with Dash Charge support
Pros
- Protruding camera mandates a case
- No expandable storage
- Alert Slider can`t be customised
Cons
Design: hello metal, goodbye Sandstone
Read MoreThe OnePlus 3 sports a 5.5-inch full HD display (401ppi) just like its predecessor, but the IPS panel has been swapped out for an Optic AMOLED display. There’s also a layer of Gorilla Glass 4 for protection, and it's worth noting that the retail unit comes pre-installed with a screen protector as well. The use of the AMOLED panel means you get the deep blacks and high contrast levels that make the screen look really rich. The display’s clarity is best in class, with icons and text sitting very close to the glass. Colours are vivid and flashy, making the screen great for watching videos and gaming. The screen is very smooth too, responding to swipes, taps and scrolls instantly. The brightness levels are decent, and while sunlight legibility is good, it isn’t as impressive as the Xiaomi Mi 5.
Read MoreOnePlus hurriedly introduced OxygenOS after the whole Cyanogen OS fiasco, and the custom UI wasn't without its teething problems. But OxygenOS has come a long way over the past year, with frequent updates being rolled out to iron out bugs and issues.
Read MoreThe OnePlus 2’s 13MP/5MP cameras impressed us with their consistently good images, and with the OnePlus 3, the company is taking things up a notch. The primary camera has been upgraded to a 16MP Sony IMX 298 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and dual image stabilisation, which uses a combination of Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS). The front camera has been bumped up to an 8MP unit, which uses a Sony IMX 179 sensor with f/2.0 aperture.
Read MoreThe quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor powering the OnePlus 3 consists of two cores clocked at 2.2GHz, and two cores clocked at 1.6GHz. Paired with 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, you can probably guess the kind of performance to expect. We’re not entirely convinced why you’d need 6GB of RAM on a smartphone (especially when many PCs run just fine with 4GB of RAM), but we’re not complaining here because multi-tasking was a real breeze on the OnePlus 3. Even with 15-20 apps running in the background, there wasn’t any sign of slowdown or lag on the smartphone, with less than 50 percent of the available RAM being used on average. The device is smooth and responsive, and able to tackle mundane tasks like opening apps and multitasking, and even more intensive ones like playing Dead Trigger 2 for a 30-minute stretch without breaking a sweat. Another positive about the device is that it doesn’t heat up, while gaming or even when we used the camera for extended periods of time.
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OnePlus 3 Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Custom UI | Oxygen OS |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
| Processor | Quad core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo + 1.6 GHz, Dual core, Kryo) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 14 nm |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 530 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Geekbench3 Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Optic AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px (FULL HD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 72.94 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v4 |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 152.7 mm |
| Width | 74.7 mm |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 158 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Aluminium |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4616 x 3464 Pixels | |||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 120 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Flash | No | |||||
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |||||
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
| Quick Charging | Yes Dash Charging |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| SAR Value | Head: 0.784 W/kg, Body: 0.581 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Front |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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OnePlus 3 Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
| RAM & Storage | 6 GB + 64 GB |
| Display | 5.5", 1080 x 1920 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
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