Category Breakdown
OnePlus One
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Performance
61.060.8
Camera
57.655.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
25.422.4
Build
88.189.1
Connectivity
58.662.0
Audio
70.687.6
Overall
45.145.2
Summary
- The OnePlus One features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of approximately 401 ppi compared to the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact's 4.6-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels and 319 ppi.
- Both devices utilize the same Snapdragon 801 chipset and have similar CPU performance, but the OnePlus One has 3GB of RAM versus the Z3 Compact's 2GB, potentially providing better multitasking.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Z3 Compact excels with a 20.7 MP rear camera compared to the One's 13 MP, although both support 4K video recording.
- The OnePlus One is equipped with a 3100 mAh battery, larger than the Z3 Compact's 2600 mAh, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic frames, but the Z3 Compact is slightly lighter and more compact.
- Both run on Android 4.4, upgradable to Marshmallow, with the Z3 Compact offering stereo speakers, while the OnePlus One does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus One
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony D5803, D5833
Display
Size
5.5"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Shatter proof glass
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 2GB 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
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
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)
127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in)
Weight
162 g
129 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Silk White, Sandstone Black
Black, White, Green, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.62 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.10 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, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
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

