OnePlus 3 vs OnePlus 5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
OnePlus 3
0category wins
OnePlus 5
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
OnePlus 5
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
OnePlus 5
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
OnePlus 5
Better display
Even
Lighter body
OnePlus 5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 401 | 401 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 73.1 | 73 |
Platform
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 540 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 820 | Snapdragon 835 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | OxygenOS 10.0.0 |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 7.1.1 |
Memory
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, Auto HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/120/480fps, Auto HDR |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | HDR, panorama, dual-LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2 | 20 MP, f/2.6, 36mm |
| Wide | — | 16 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p (gyro-EIS) |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 16 MP, f/2, 20mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 3300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 20 | 20 |
Body
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 152.7 | 154.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Weight (g) | 158 | 153 |
| Width (mm) | 74.7 | 74.1 |
Launch
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, June. Released 2016, June | 2017, June. Released 2017, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
OnePlus 5 is 15% cheaper at 95,000 DZD versus 112,000 DZD for the OnePlus 3, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
OnePlus 5 packs a 3300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
OnePlus 5 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 20 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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