Scheduled for release sometime in Q2, the OnePlus One is going to be priced much more aggressively than all other popular flagships (except for the Nexus 5), that's certain. This alone makes it a very alluring proposition, but it'd also be beneficial if we take the time to acquaint ourselves with the exact features and goodies that are going to make their way in the final product. Better yet, we're going to directly compare those to the specs of some other major Androids that the OnePlus One is destined to go up against: the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC One (M8).
OnePlus One vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs HTC One (M8)
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 5.5 inches | 5.1 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 401 ppi | 432 ppi | 441 ppi |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED | S-LCD 3 |
Screen-to-body ratio
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies. | 71.81 % | 69.76 % | 66.71 % |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Main camera | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels | 4 megapixels |
| Hardware Features | Autofocus, CMOS image sensor | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Specifications | Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/3.06" | Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 31 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm | Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 2 μm |
| Second camera | 4 megapixels | ||
| Flash | Dual LED | LED | Dual LED |
| Software Features | Self-timer, Touch to focus, Geo tagging, RAW image capture, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, HDR, Panorama, Night mode, Scenes, Effects | Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Night mode, Scenes, Effects | Digital image stabilization, Manual focus, Face detection, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Macro mode, Night mode, Effects |
| Video recording | 3840x2160 (4K), 1920x1080 (1080p HD), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps) | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps) |
| Recording format | MPEG4 | MPEG4, H.264 | MPEG4 |
| Features | Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Video light, Video sharing |
| Front | 5 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1280x720 (720p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) |
Partners
| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.02 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches (152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm) | 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches (142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm) | 5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches (146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm) |
| Weight | 5.71 oz (162 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g) | 5.11 oz (145 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g) | 5.64 oz (160 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g) |
| Materials | Main body: Plastic | Main body: Aluminum | |
| Resistance | Water, Dust | Splash | |
| IP certified
IP certified - The IP code indicates the degree of protection against dust and water. The first number represents dust protection, while the second represents water protection. In IP67, for example, 6 means a completely dust-tight device, while 7 means the device can stay immersed in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. In IP68, a higher level of water protection is expected, but exact numbers aren't specified: both depth and continuance are specified by the manufacturer on per device basis. | IP 67 | IP X3 | |
Biometrics
Biometrics - Features and sensors that replace a traditional PIN or password as means of identification when unlocking your device. | Fingerprint (swipe) | ||
| Features | Touch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers |
| Hardware & Performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Quad-core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400 | Quad-core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400, 32-bit, 28 nm | Quad-core, 2300 MHz, Krait 400 |
GPU
GPU - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations. | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
RAM
RAM - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 3 GB LPDDR3 | 2 GB LPDDR3 | 2 GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage
Internal storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space. | 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Storage expansion
Storage expansion - Some handsets allow you to expand their storage capacity by using a memory expansion card – most often microSD. Expansion memory is mostly suitable for media storage, such as photo, video or music content. | |||
| Slot Type | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | |
| OS | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4); CyanogenMod UI | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2); Samsung TouchWiz UI | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.3, 4.4); HTC Sense UI |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Capacity
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. | 3100 mAh | 2800 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | ||
Wireless charging
Wireless charging - Allows the device to charge wirelessly when placed on a compatible wireless charging pad or stand. While convenient, wireless charging is usually slower than traditional wired charging. | Optional | ||
Talk time
Talk time - As rated by manufacturer. | 21.00 hours the average is 20 h (1203 min) | ||
Stand-by time
Stand-by time - As rated by manufacturer. | 16.2 days (390 hours) the average is 19 days (468 h) | ||
Talk time (3G)
Talk time (3G) - As rated by manufacturer. | 21.00 hours the average is 22 h (1310 min) | 20.00 hours the average is 22 h (1310 min) | |
Stand-by time (3G)
Stand-by time (3G) - As rated by manufacturer. | 20.7 days (496 hours) the average is 23 days (554 h) | ||
Music playback
Music playback - As rated by manufacturer. | 67.00 hours | ||
Video playback
Video playback - As rated by manufacturer. | 13.00 hours |
| Cellular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
| LTE (FDD) | Bands 17, 4, 3, 1, 7 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 | Bands 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| LTE (TDD) | Bands 40, 38 | ||
| Data | LTE, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | DLNA | MHL | DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL, MirrorLink |
| Shopping information | |||
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| MSRP price | $ 349 |
