OnePlus 3T
#1809
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
#2402Category Breakdown
OnePlus 3T
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Performance
72.265.8
Camera
83.482.4
Display
81.684.4
Battery
26.424.2
Build
92.274.4
Connectivity
67.962.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
54.649.4
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
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, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
3.7 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Gunmetal, Soft Gold, Midnight Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UV, heart rate, SpO2