OnePlus 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: OnePlus 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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OnePlus 3OnePlus 3Global · 6GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy S6Samsung Galaxy S6Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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OnePlus 3
OnePlus 3
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy S6
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Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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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
9.3
126 reviews
8.5
237 reviews

Technical specifications of the OnePlus 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S6

Specs OnePlus 3 prices OnePlus 3
Global · 6GB · 64GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Inches 5.5" 5.1"
Resolution FHD QHD
Usable surface 73% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.7 mm
152.7 mm
7.4 mm 		70.5 mm
143.4 mm
6.8 mm
Weight 158 g 138 g
Micro SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		Exynos 7420
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 164.970
v7 		112.248
v7
Battery 3000 mAh 2550 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5KSPS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand OnePlus Samsung
Aliases A3003 --

Release Date
Release date May 2016,
7 years ago 		March 2015,
9 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

OnePlus 3
Samsung Galaxy S6
OnePlus 3
Samsung Galaxy S6
Size
74.7 mm • 152.7 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.5 mm • 143.4 mm • 6.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 158 g 138 g
Usable surface 73 % 71 %
Materials Plastic, Aluminium alloy Glass
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Gray
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.1"
Type AMOLED • Optic AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 576 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
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.3
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.0
Is it comfortable?
9.3
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.8
8.4
Number of reviews
126 reviews
237 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
CPU 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz ARM Mali-T760 MP8

RAM
RAM 6 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4 RAM --

Antutu
Score
164.970
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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112.248
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 4% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 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
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate

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?
8.6
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
8.4
Number of reviews
126 reviews
237 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Samsung S5KSPS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" --

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX179 Exmor Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.40 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.8
8.1
Quality of selfies
8.8
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
8.6
Number of reviews
126 reviews
237 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Full Active
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
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.394 W/Kg on head
0.323 W/Kg on body 		0.382 W/Kg on head
0.499 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.995 W/Kg on head
0.645 W/Kg on body 		1.150 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
8.6
Quality of the GPS
9.2
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.2
8.8
Number of reviews
126 reviews
237 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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2550 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
20.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 45%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
126 reviews
237 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 34%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 73%
    Every two months or less
  • 10%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 26%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
126 reviews
237 reviews
Prices
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