OnePlus 3 vs OnePlus 2 vs HTC 10: a quick specs comparison

The 6GB OnePlus 3 is finally official! After loads of leaks and rumors, the device is the latest to join the ranks of 2016's finest. Indeed, with a Snapdragon 820 chipset and that much operational memory on board, it's obvious that the OnePlus 3 is a powerhouse that could potentially rival all high-end phones released so far this year.
But how does it stack up against last year's OnePlus 2, its predecessor? Needless to say, the specs are beyond beefed up. In case you're sporting a OnePlus 2 in your pockets and are contemplating whether to buy the OnePlus 3 or not, we will try to be as helpful as possible by providing a neat specs comparison that will show what's been upgraded, exactly.
As usual, we through another neat device inside our specs comparisons for good measure. This time around, we decided that comparing the OnePlus 3 with the HTC 10 will be more than fitting. Here's how the trio measures up.
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OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 2 | HTC 10 |
Design
Dimensions | ||
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6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 inches 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm |
5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches 151.8 x 74.9 x 9.85 mm |
5.74 x 2.83 x 0.35 inches 145.9 x 71.9. x 9 mm |
Weight | ||
5.57 oz (158.0 g) | 6.17 oz (175.0 g) | 5.68 oz (161.0 g) |
Materials | ||
Back: Aluminum | Frame: Aluminum | Back: Aluminum |
Resistance | ||
Dust; IP53 | ||
Biometrics | ||
Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
Features | ||
Notification light | Interchangeable covers, Notification light | Touch sensitive control keys |
Keys | ||
Left: Other; Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | |
Colors | ||
Gold, Gray | Black, Gold, Silver, Red |
Display
Size | ||
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5.5-inch | 5.5-inch | 5.2-inch |
Resolution | ||
1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 2560x1440px, 565 PPI |
Technology | ||
Super AMOLED | IPS LCD | S-LCD 5 |
Screen-to-body | ||
73.15 % | 73.27 % | 71.13 % |
Colors | ||
16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
Features | ||
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | ||
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
Processor | ||
Quad-core Kryo | Octa-core 1800 MHz ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 |
Quad-core 2200 MHz Kryo |
GPU | ||
Adreno 530 | Adreno 430 | Adreno 530 |
RAM | ||
6GB (LPDDR4) | 4GB (LPDDR4) | 4GB (LPDDR4) |
Internal storage | ||
64GB | 64GB | 32GB, available to use: 23 GB |
Storage expansion | ||
microSDXC up to 2000 GB | ||
OS | ||
Android (6.0 Marshmallow), OnePlus OxygenOS UI | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), OnePlus OxygenOS UI | Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), HTC Sense UI |
Battery
Capacity | ||
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3000 mAh | 3300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Type | ||
Li - Polymer | ||
Charging | ||
OnePlus Dash Charge | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 |
Camera
Rear | ||
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Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
Main camera | ||
16 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F2.0 Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
13 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus) Aperture size: F2.0 Sensor size: 1/2.6" Pixel size: 1.3 μm |
12 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/2.3" Pixel size: 1.55 μm |
Flash | ||
LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
Video recording | ||
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Video calling | 3840x2160 (4K UHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Time-lapse video, Video calling, Video sharing | 3840x2160 (4K UHD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing |
Front | ||
8 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 5 MP | 5 MP (OIS, Autofocus, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
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4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
WLAN | ||
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band |
USB | ||
Type-C, USB 2.0 | Type-C | Type-C, USB 3.1 |
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Thermometer |
Other | ||
NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), 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 | ||
DLNA,Wireless screen share,SlimPort | ||
Additional microphone(s) | ||
Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation, Video recording |
Cellular
4G (FDD) | ||
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Bands 30(2300 WCS) | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d) |
4G (TDD) | ||
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | ||
3G | ||
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed | ||
LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA | LTE, HSPA, HSUPA | LTE-A Cat 9 (450/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
Dual SIM | ||
Yes | Yes | |
SIM type | ||
Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
Phone Features
Notifications | ||
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Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
Other features | ||
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | ||
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Date approved: Aug 07, 2015 FCC ID value: 2ABZ2-A2005 | Date approved: Sep 28, 2016 FCC ID value: NM82PS6500 | |
Measured SAR | ||
Head: 0.83 W/kg Body: 0.76 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.50 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.29 W/kg |
Head: 0.78 W/kg Body: 0.15 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.32 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.15 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | ||
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$ 399 | $ 699 | |
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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Jun 14, 2016 | Jul 28, 2015 | Apr 12, 2016 |
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