Moto G4 Plus vs OnePlus 3 vs Asus ZenFone 3: specs comparison

Now that the Motorola Moto G4 Plus is officially available to pre-order in the US (before its July 12 launch), and we know how much it costs, it's a good time for us to compare the handset with two of its possible rivals: the OnePlus 3, and the Asus ZenFone 3.
The Moto G4 Plus, OnePlus 3, and Asus ZenFone 3 have quite a few things in common, starting with the fact that they're made for people who don't want to spend more than $400 on a new, unlocked smartphone. All three devices offer 5.5-inch 1080p displays, fingerprint scanners, 16 MP rear cameras, and 3000 mAh batteries. All have at least some percentage of metal in their bodies, though the OnePlus 3 may be seen as the winner here, being almost entirely made out of aluminum. The OnePlus 3 also packs the most powerful processor, and the highest amount of RAM, but that's why it's the most expensive of the bunch, costing $399.
As for the Asus ZenFone 3, its advantage seems to be the low(er) price: the phone will cost just $249. While the ZenFone 3 will certainly be available in the US (just like the previous ZenFone series), we don't know exactly when it's supposed to land here. But we can tell you that it's going to be released in Taiwan (Asus' home country) on July 12, so perhaps it will hit shelves across the US soon after that.
Considering their prices, design, and features, which of these three Android Marshmallow smartphones would you rather get?
The Moto G4 Plus, OnePlus 3, and Asus ZenFone 3 have quite a few things in common, starting with the fact that they're made for people who don't want to spend more than $400 on a new, unlocked smartphone. All three devices offer 5.5-inch 1080p displays, fingerprint scanners, 16 MP rear cameras, and 3000 mAh batteries. All have at least some percentage of metal in their bodies, though the OnePlus 3 may be seen as the winner here, being almost entirely made out of aluminum. The OnePlus 3 also packs the most powerful processor, and the highest amount of RAM, but that's why it's the most expensive of the bunch, costing $399.
Notice that, for this comparison, we're including the best Moto G4 Plus model that you can get: the one with 64 GB of storage space and 4 GB of RAM, which can be yours for $299. The Moto G4 Plus has the advantage that it can be customized via Moto Maker, and will work on all major US carriers (including Verizon and Sprint), while the other two handsets aren't compatible with CDMA networks.
As for the Asus ZenFone 3, its advantage seems to be the low(er) price: the phone will cost just $249. While the ZenFone 3 will certainly be available in the US (just like the previous ZenFone series), we don't know exactly when it's supposed to land here. But we can tell you that it's going to be released in Taiwan (Asus' home country) on July 12, so perhaps it will hit shelves across the US soon after that.
Considering their prices, design, and features, which of these three Android Marshmallow smartphones would you rather get?
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Motorola Moto G4 Plus | OnePlus 3 | Asus ZenFone 3 |
Design
Dimensions | ||
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6.02 x 3.02 x 0.39 inches 153 x 76.6 x 9.8 mm |
6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 inches 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm |
6.01 x 3.05 x 0.30 inches 152.59 x 77.38 x 7.69 mm |
Weight | ||
5.47 oz (155.0 g) | 5.57 oz (158.0 g) | 5.47 oz (155.0 g) |
Materials | ||
Back: Plastic Frame: Plastic |
Back: Aluminum | Back: Glass Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance | ||
Splash | ||
Biometrics | ||
Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
Features | ||
Interchangeable covers | Notification light | Touch sensitive control keys, Soft keys |
Keys | ||
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | |
Colors | ||
Black, White | Gold, Gray | Black, Gold, Blue, White |
Display
Size | ||
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5.5-inch | 5.5-inch | 5.5-inch |
Resolution | ||
1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI |
Technology | ||
Super AMOLED | Super IPS+ LCD | |
Screen-to-body | ||
71.10 % | 73.15 % | 70.52 % |
Colors | ||
16 777 216 | ||
Peak brightness | ||
500 cd/m2 (nit) | ||
Features | ||
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | ||
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 |
Processor | ||
Octa-core 1500 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Quad-core Kryo |
Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU | ||
Adreno 405 | Adreno 530 | Adreno 506 |
RAM | ||
4GB (LPDDR3) | 6GB (LPDDR4) | 4GB (LPDDR3) |
Internal storage | ||
64GB | 64GB | 64GB |
Storage expansion | ||
microSDXC up to 128 GB | microSDXC up to 128 GB | |
OS | ||
Android (8.1 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow) | Android (6.0 Marshmallow), OnePlus OxygenOS UI | Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), ASUS Zen UI |
Battery
Capacity | ||
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3000 mAh | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charging | ||
Fast charging | OnePlus Dash Charge |
Camera
Rear | ||
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Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
Main camera | ||
16 MP (Laser and PDAF) Aperture size: F2.0 Pixel size: 1.3 μm |
16 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F2.0 Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
16 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, Laser and PDAF) Aperture size: F2.0 |
Flash | ||
Dual LED | LED | Dual LED |
Video recording | ||
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) EIS, Video calling | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Video calling | Yes Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing |
Front | ||
5 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 8 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 8 MP (Wide Angle, HDR) |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
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4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
WLAN | ||
802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band | 802.11 b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct |
USB | ||
microUSB, USB 2.0 | Type-C, USB 2.0 | Type-C, USB 3.0 |
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) |
Other | ||
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
Headphones | ||
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3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | ||
Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Features | ||
Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
Screen mirroring | ||
Wireless screen share | ||
Radio | ||
FM | FM | |
Additional microphone(s) | ||
Yes | Noise cancellation |
Cellular
4G (FDD) | ||
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Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+) | Bands 30(2300 WCS) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) |
4G (TDD) | ||
Bands 41(2600+) | ||
3G | ||
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed | ||
LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, UMTS | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
Dual SIM | ||
Yes | Yes | |
SIM type | ||
Micro SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Micro SIM |
VoLTE | ||
Yes |
Phone Features
Notifications | ||
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Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | ||
Other features | ||
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | ||
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Date approved: May 20, 2016 FCC ID value: IHDT56VA5 | ||
Measured SAR | ||
Head: 1.23 W/kg Body: 1.10 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.56 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.10 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | ||
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$ 399 | ||
In The Box | ||
Screen Protector (pre-applied), Dash Charge Type-C Cable, Dash Charge Adapter, SIM Tray Ejector1x Quick Start Guide |
Availability
Officially announced | ||
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May 17, 2016 | Jun 14, 2016 | May 30, 2016 |
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