OnePlus 3
#2849
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
#3140Category Breakdown
OnePlus 3
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Performance
56.554.3
Camera
50.050.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.959.2
Summary
- The OnePlus 3 features a sleek aluminum build with Gorilla Glass 4, weighing 158g, while the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has a slightly heavier plastic back and aluminum frame, weighing 174g.
- In terms of display, the OnePlus 3 has a 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the Note Edge offers a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- Performance-wise, the OnePlus 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset with 6GB of RAM, providing a more efficient experience compared to the Note Edge's Snapdragon 805 and 3GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the OnePlus 3 has a superior 8 MP front camera compared to the Note Edge's 3.7 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000mAh, but the OnePlus 3 supports faster charging at 20W versus the Note Edge's 15W.
- Software-wise, the OnePlus 3 runs Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 9.0, while the Note Edge starts with Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 6.0, offering a more modern software experience on the OnePlus device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus 3
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
Also known as OnePlus Three
Versions: N915FY (Europe), N915A (AT&T), N915T (T-Mobile), N915K/N915L/N915S (Korea), N915G (Singapore, Australia, Spain), N915D (Japan)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.6"
Type
Optic AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~524 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 420
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Front Camera
8 MP
3.7 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
3.7 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, Auto HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
1440p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
20W wired
15W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm (6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 in)
Weight
158 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Graphite, soft gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps or Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UV, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes