OnePlus·Flagship · Released Jun 2016
OnePlus 3
The 2016 OnePlus — a full metal body and 6 GB of RAM.
58/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$399
Color · Graphite
Display
5.5" FHD AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 820
Memory
6 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
16 MP · f/2.0
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
158 g
AI Snapshot
The 2016 OnePlus that grew up.
The OnePlus 3 brought a metal body and 6 GB RAM to the value-flagship formula. A small battery aside, it was a 2016 standout — now a legacy device.
Subscores · 0–100
Display66
Camera58
Performance44
Battery54
Build70
Value76
- First all-metal OnePlus body.
- 6 GB RAM and Snapdragon 820 at a value price.
- Fast Dash Charge.
- Clean OxygenOS.
Full specifications
Type
Optic AMOLED, 60 Hz
Size
5.5 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px (401 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 4
Main
16 MP, f/2.0, OIS
Selfie
8 MP, f/2.0
Video
4K @ 30 fps
Features
EIS
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -90.7%
This
150,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -84.8%
This
440
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -85.8%
This
1,150
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -95.2%
This
3.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the OnePlus 3 released?
The OnePlus 3 was released in Jun 2016.
What is the OnePlus 3 screen size and type?
The OnePlus 3 has a 5.5" FHD AMOLED display.
What chipset does the OnePlus 3 use?
The OnePlus 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the OnePlus 3 have?
The OnePlus 3 ships with 6 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the OnePlus 3 battery capacity?
The OnePlus 3 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
What is the OnePlus 3 main camera?
The OnePlus 3 has a 16 MP · f/2.0 main camera.
Does the OnePlus 3 have 5G?
The OnePlus 3 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the OnePlus 3 waterproof?
The OnePlus 3 has no official ingress-protection rating.