OnePlus 3
#1995
Xiaomi Mi 5
#2358Category Breakdown
OnePlus 3
Xiaomi Mi 5
Performance
71.767.3
Camera
83.481.5
Display
81.658.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
76.795.5
Connectivity
64.570.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.849.7
Summary
- The OnePlus 3 features a larger 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display compared to the Xiaomi Mi 5's 5.15-inch IPS LCD, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks.
- Both devices utilize the Snapdragon 820 chipset, but the OnePlus 3 has a higher RAM capacity of 6GB, enhancing multitasking performance over the Mi 5's maximum of 4GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 16 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, though the Mi 5 includes 4-axis OIS for improved stability.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, but the OnePlus 3 supports faster charging at 20W versus the Mi 5's 18W.
- Build quality is premium for both, with the OnePlus 3 using an aluminum back and frame, while the Mi 5 features a glass back.
- Software-wise, the OnePlus 3 runs a more updated version of Android, upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Mi 5 is upgradable to Android 8.0 with MIUI 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus 3
Xiaomi Mi 5
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Also known as OnePlus Three
Pro and Prime editions are China exclusive
Display
Size
5.5"
5.15"
Type
Optic AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.36 GHz Kryo) - Standard editionQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Prime & Pro edition
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM (Standard), 64GB 3GB RAM (Prime), 128GB 4GB RAM (Pro)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, Auto HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm (6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm (5.69 x 2.72 x 0.29 in)
Weight
158 g
129 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Graphite, soft gold
Black, White, Gold, Ceramic
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.38 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer