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OnePlus 6 (256GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 6 vs Apple iPad Air devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2280

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Apple iPad Air (WiFi 64GB) Compare OnePlus 6 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? OnePlus 6 (256GB)

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6 (256GB)} 26 Advantages OnePlus 6 (256GB) vs iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core160%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+256GB (243GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (54GB available)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)165%
Lighter
vs469 grams (16.42 ounces)
+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage
Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+402 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs264 PPI
+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP12 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner
1080x2280 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels28%
Higher resolution screen
6.28"vs+9.7"54%
Larger screen
3300 mAhvs+8820 mAh167%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

16 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
ModelOnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Other model namesOnePlus 6 A6000, OnePlus 6 A6003, One Plus 6 (8GB RAM)Apple iPad Air WiFi A1474, Apple iPad 5 Air, iPad Air 1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandOnePlusApple
Release date5/22/201811/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 155.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.13 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight177 grams (6.2 ounces)469 grams (16.42 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Display typeOptic AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.28" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 10iOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 13597

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (243GB available)64GB (54GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16
A6000 version (India, Asia, China):
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
A6003 version (Europe, North America):
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
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 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
20MP wide f/1.71/2.8"25mm1.0µmPDAF
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens33mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length20mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
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, WMVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh8820 mAh
Charger, watts20W (5V/4A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White
• 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5
• Screen protector pre-applied
• Oxygen OS
• Dirac HD sound
• Dash Charge
• Sony IMX 519 back camera
• Sony IMX 371 front camera
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus 6 (256GB)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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