OnePlus 3
The OnePlus 3 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm (6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
RAM6GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 158g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) for simple tasks only
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, June. Released 2016, June
Also Known As
Also known as OnePlus Three
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
RAM
6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Optic AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, Auto HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
158g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm (6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the OnePlus 3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the OnePlus 3 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the OnePlus 3 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 20W (20W wired).
No, the OnePlus 3 does not support a memory card.
The OnePlus 3 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the OnePlus 3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The OnePlus 3 ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).
The OnePlus 3 uses USB Type-C 2.0.
The OnePlus 3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The OnePlus 3 has 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.
