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OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA) 23Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) Compare OnePlus 3 X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 (64GB A3000 USA)} 23 Advantages OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA) vs Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core156%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR45 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (50GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)29%
Thinner
vs9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs316 PPI
+5.5"18%
Larger screen
vs4.65"
+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)40%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1850 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)10%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

23 Common items in both devices
Optic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
ModelOnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Other model namesOnePlus Three, One Plus 3, OnePlus Rain, USA modelVerizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandOnePlusSamsung
Release date6/14/201612/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)74.7 x 152.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.01 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Display typeOptic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,12,17,30)LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V 4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered150 hours (6.3 days)

➕ Other features

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, Soft gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum body
• Oxygen OS 3.2.4
• LED notification (RGB)
• Rear camera: Sony IMX298 sensor
• Front camera: Sony IMX179 sensor
• Slow motion 720p@120fps
• Dash Charge
• Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min
• Dirac Power Sound
• Miracast
• WiFi dual-band
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 USA)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.995W/kg (head), 0.645W/kg (body)1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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