Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB) vs OnePlus One (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs OnePlus One phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/4/2014 12:33 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare OnePlus One X Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

16Points OnePlus One (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1920x1080

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus One (16GB)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	vs	16 Advantages OnePlus One (16GB)
+64GB (57GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core131% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1920x1080 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+401 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+5.5"15% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)30% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2100 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	One (16GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S III i9300	OnePlus One A0001 Cyanogen, OnePlus 1 4G LTE, BBK Bacon
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	OnePlus
Release date	5/22/2012	5/1/2014
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)	75.9 x 152.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.02 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (57GB available) eMMC 4.41	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	790 hours (32.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice Java framework	• Colors: Silk White • CyanogenMod 11S • Sony Exmor IMX214 camera • Records video 1080p@60fps and 720p@120fps • LED notification • WiFi display Miracast Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)	OnePlus One (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.628W/kg (head), 1.584W/kg (body)	0.62W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.342W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body)	feature not registered