OnePlus One
#2933
Sony Xperia Z3
#2751Category Breakdown
OnePlus One
Sony Xperia Z3
Performance
61.061.0
Camera
57.655.7
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.425.4
Build
88.194.0
Connectivity
58.662.5
Audio
70.687.6
Overall
45.146.4
Summary
- The OnePlus One features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z3 has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~424 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, but the OnePlus One offers more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Xperia Z3 has a superior 20.7 MP rear camera compared to the OnePlus One's 13 MP, although both can record 4K video.
- Both phones have a 3100 mAh battery, but the Xperia Z3 supports faster charging at 18W.
- The OnePlus One has a plastic build, while the Xperia Z3 features a more premium glass and aluminum design.
- Both run on Android Marshmallow, but the Xperia Z3 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus One
Sony Xperia Z3
General
Release Date
2014
2014, November 06
Announced
2014
2014, September 03
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 4K(DCI)@24fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2 (Japan)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.02 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight
162 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silk White, Sandstone Black
Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.62 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, dual mono speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer