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.
|
|
|
OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 2 | HTC 10 |
Design
Dimensions | ||
---|---|---|
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 | ||
---|---|---|
5.5-inch, 73.15% screen-to-body | 5.5-inch, 73.27% screen-to-body | 5.2-inch, 71.13% screen-to-body |
Type | ||
Super AMOLED | IPS LCD | S-LCD 5 |
Resolution | ||
1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 2560x1440px, 565 PPI |
Colors | ||
16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
Protection | ||
Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Hardware
System chip | ||
---|---|---|
Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 | 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 |
Memory | ||
6GB (LPDDR4)/64GB | 4GB (LPDDR4)/64GB 3GB/16GB |
4GB (LPDDR4)/32GB 3GB/32GB 4GB/64GB |
Storage expansion | ||
microSDXC up to 2000 GB | ||
OS | ||
Android (6.0 Marshmallow) | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop) | Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow) |
Battery
Type | ||
---|---|---|
3000 mAh | 3300 mAh, Li - Polymer | 3000 mAh |
Charging | ||
OnePlus Dash Charge | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 |
Camera
Rear | ||
---|---|---|
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 | ||
4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (60 fps), 720p (120 fps) Video calling | 4K UHD, 1080p, 720p (120 fps) Time-lapse video, Video calling, Video sharing | 4K UHD, 720p (120 fps) Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing |
Front | ||
8 MP Video capture: 1080p | 5 MP | 5 MP (OIS, Autofocus, HDR) Video capture: 1080p |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
---|---|---|
4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
WLAN | ||
a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac |
USB | ||
Type-C, USB 2.0 | Type-C | Type-C, USB 3.1 |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou |
Other | ||
NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
Headphones | ||
---|---|---|
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) Bands | ||
---|---|---|
30 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 29 |
4G (TDD) Bands | ||
38, 40, 41 | ||
3G Bands | ||
1, 2, 4, 5, 8 | 5, 8, 2, 1 | 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 |
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 | ||
---|---|---|
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 | ||
---|---|---|
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 |
Availability
Officially announced | ||
---|---|---|
Jun 14, 2016 | Jul 28, 2015 | Apr 12, 2016 |
Prices (MSRP) | ||
$399 | $699 |
See the full
OnePlus 3 vs OnePlus 2 vs HTC 10 specs comparison
or compare them to other phones using our
Phone Comparison tool

Follow us on Google News
Things that are NOT allowed:
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts: