Category Breakdown
OnePlus 3T
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 3T features a 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has a slightly larger 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the OnePlus 3T is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset with a quad-core CPU, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 805 in the Note Edge.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the Note Edge's camera has a wider aperture of f/2.2, which may enhance low-light performance.
- The OnePlus 3T has a 3400 mAh battery, larger than the 3000 mAh battery in the Note Edge, and supports faster charging at 20W.
- Software-wise, the OnePlus 3T runs Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Note Edge starts on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 6.0, indicating a more modern software experience on the OnePlus device.
- Build quality is also notable, with the OnePlus 3T utilizing Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame, compared to the Note Edge's Gorilla Glass 3 and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus 3T
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
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 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 420
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 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
16 MP
3.7 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
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
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3400 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
Gunmetal, Soft Gold, Midnight Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / 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, aptX HD, LE
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

