OnePlus 3T vs Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy S7 edge: specs and size comparison
posted by Peter K.
/ Nov 16, 2016, 3:25 AM
Poof! The OnePlus 3T is no longer a figment of our collective wishful thinking. The device became official yesterday, November 15, after a low-key announcement.
The new handset improves the specs of the phone in a few key areas - it has a larger battery crammed in the same body, snappier chipset, new 128GB storage option, as well as a large 16MP front-facing camera (up from 8MP). You can get all that for $439, $40 more than the price OnePlus 3 featured at launch.
While it's gradually escaping its ultra-affordable origins, OnePlus has still kept the price of its newest phone pleasantly low. It's not the best deal on a Snapdragon 821 device we've seen, but it will probably end up being a great value for money to those folks not willing to spend $769 or more on a Google Pixel XL.
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the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
the average is 21 days (498 h)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
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The new handset improves the specs of the phone in a few key areas - it has a larger battery crammed in the same body, snappier chipset, new 128GB storage option, as well as a large 16MP front-facing camera (up from 8MP). You can get all that for $439, $40 more than the price OnePlus 3 featured at launch.
Here's how the OnePlus 3T fares against the Google Pixel XL in our specs and size comparison combo. We've also thrown in a Galaxy S7 edge for good measure in there, too. First up, we will have to take the size comparison out of the way.
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
Dimensions
5.94 x 2.86 x 0.3 inches
150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm
Weight
5.54 oz (157 g)
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
Dimensions
5.94 x 2.86 x 0.3 inches
150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm
Weight
5.54 oz (157 g)
To see the phones in real size or compare them with other models, visit our Visual Phone Size Comparison page
Done yet? Now let's inspect the specs sheets of the three devices and see which one offers the very best bang for the buck:
OnePlus 3T vs Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
73.15 %
71.22 %
76.09 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.5"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash
LED
Dual LED
LED
Software Features
Digital image stabilization, RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Digital image stabilization, HDR, Face detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Burst mode, Scenes, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
16 megapixels
8 megapixels
5 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Splash, Dust
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 53
IP 68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Processor
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
RAM
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), OnePlus OxygenOS UI
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
3450 mAh
3600 mAh
Talk time
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (498 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
Internet use
3G
13 hours
LTE
14 hours
15 hours
Wi-Fi
14 hours
15 hours
Music playback
130.00 hours
66.00 hours
Video playback
14.00 hours
19.00 hours
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 40
Bands 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 479
$ 869
$ 799
OnePlus 3T
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6 Comments
1. fancollo
Posts: 130; Member since: Dec 30, 2015
basically the one plus 3T costs half of the pixel xl. i would not consider the pixel xl as an alternative because i could provide a family of 4 members with 4 one plus 3t instead of 2 pixel xl. that's all.
posted on Nov 16, 2016, 4:01 AM 1
3. IAMBLCKJ3ZUS
Posts: 401; Member since: Sep 29, 2015
Actually your kind of wrong the one plus 3t should be compared to the regular pixel only difference is size but both would have a 1080p screen and the price is not all that high when you compare those two. Being a pixel xl owner the best deal currently is the s7 for the price and it's better than the one plus 3t on all levels.
posted on Nov 16, 2016, 5:29 AM 0
2. BogdanKulish
Posts: 1; Member since: Nov 16, 2016
well in my country sgs 7 edge cost 595 $ one plus 3 500$ and pixel 1000$
op3t will cost 550 dunno what to buy a real flagship or op3t because they are in same price
posted on Nov 16, 2016, 4:28 AM 0
