OnePlus X
#3974
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
#4035Category Breakdown
OnePlus X
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The OnePlus X features a slightly larger 5.0-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density in the OnePlus X.
- In terms of performance, the OnePlus X is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with a higher clock speed and GPU performance than the Exynos 7578 in the Galaxy A3.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy A3 has a faster f/1.9 aperture, which may enhance low-light performance.
- The OnePlus X has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2525 mAh versus the A3's 2300 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the OnePlus X using Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, while the Galaxy A3 benefits from Gorilla Glass 4 for added durability.
- Software-wise, both devices run Android 5.1.1, but the Galaxy A3 can be upgraded to Android 7.0, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus X
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Versions: A310F (Europe); A310F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A310M (LATAM); A310M (LATAM, Brazil); A310Y (Australia, New Zealand). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Exynos 7578Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 330
Mali-T720MP2Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.14µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.9, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2525 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2525 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
140 x 69 x 6.9 mm (5.51 x 2.72 x 0.27 in)
134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm (5.30 x 2.57 x 0.29 in)
Weight
138 g
132 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Onyx, Ceramic, Champagne
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), OxygenOS 2.2.3
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), OxygenOS 2.2.3
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes