OnePlus 2 vs OnePlus 3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: OnePlus 2 vs OnePlus 3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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OnePlus 2OnePlus 2China · 3GB · 16GB
OnePlus 3OnePlus 3Global · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
OnePlus 2
OnePlus 2
China · 3GB · 16GB
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OnePlus 3
OnePlus 3
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
98 reviews
9.3
126 reviews

Technical specifications of the OnePlus 2 vs OnePlus 3

Specs stores to buy OnePlus 2 OnePlus 2
China · 3GB · 16GB 		OnePlus 3 prices OnePlus 3
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 73% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.9 mm
151.8 mm
9.9 mm 		74.7 mm
152.7 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 175 g 158 g
Micro SnapD. 810
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 91.476
v6 		164.970
v7
Battery 3300 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV13860
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 4.9 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand OnePlus OnePlus
Aliases -- A3003

Release Date
Release date July 2015,
8 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

OnePlus 2
OnePlus 3
OnePlus 2
OnePlus 3
Size
74.9 mm • 151.8 mm • 9.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.7 mm • 152.7 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 175 g 158 g
Usable surface 73 % 73 %
Materials Plastic, Aluminium alloy, Magnesium alloy Plastic, Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White
Gold

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS • JDI AMOLED • Optic AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • TOL panel - Touch On Lens
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • TOL panel - Touch On Lens
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.3
9.4
Is it comfortable?
7.9
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
8.8
Number of reviews
98 reviews
126 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 V2.1 1.8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A57 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 430, 630 MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
91.476
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 12% of devices
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164.970
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS 2.0 Storage
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.0
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.4
9.4
Number of reviews
98 reviews
126 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV13860 Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Type PureCel CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.34 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/2.8"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 4.9 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX179 Exmor
Type -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.2"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
76
Mobile
80
Photo
67
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.6
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.4
7.8
Quality of selfies
7.9
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.5
Number of reviews
98 reviews
126 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B70 (1700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.428 W/Kg on head
0.205 W/Kg on body 		0.394 W/Kg on head
0.323 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.795 W/Kg on head
1.447 W/Kg on body 		0.995 W/Kg on head
0.645 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
9.4
Quality of the GPS
8.6
9.2
And the WiFi?
8.6
9.2
Number of reviews
98 reviews
126 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes,
20.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
98 reviews
126 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Oxygen OS 2.1 (Android 5.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 33%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 42%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 2%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 22%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 73%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
98 reviews
126 reviews
Prices
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