Category Breakdown
OnePlus One
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.445.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.256.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
5 MP
2.2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
2.2 MP, f/2.8
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
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silk White, Sandstone Black
Black, White, Green, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, dual mono speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

