Google Pixel (1st Gen) vs OnePlus 3T
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel (1st Gen) and the OnePlus 3T, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Price | $45 | $70 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,770 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 20W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 12.3 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 158 g |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 |
Summary: Google Pixel (1st Gen) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus 3T is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 3T is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel (1st Gen) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED | Optic AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8996Pro Snapdragon 821 |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 |
| OS | — | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) with OxygenOS (Global) or HydrogenOS (Mainland China) |
Memory
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4 RAM | 6GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal Storage | 32GB or 128GB UFS 2.0 | 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.0 |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Single | 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF | — |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
| Modules | — | Single 16 MP |
| Details | — | f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Single 16 MP |
| Details | — | f/2.0, 1.0µm, EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) |
Battery
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired (PD), Fast charging (7h talk time in 15min) | 20W wired, Dash Charge (5V/4A), 60% in 30 min |
Body
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in) | 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm (6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) | 158 g (5.57 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame | Anodized aluminum unibody design |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Other | Water-repellent coating (not official IP rating), 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C 3.0 | — |
Comms
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0 | USB 2.0, Type-C |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
Launch
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, October 04 | 2016, November 15 |
| Released | 2016, October 20 | — |
| Original OS | Android 7.1 (Nougat) | — |
| Last OS Update | Android 10 | — |
| Status | — | Discontinued (128GB variant discontinued May 9, 2017) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel (1st Gen) or OnePlus 3T?
OnePlus 3T — 2,770 mAh for the Google Pixel (1st Gen) versus 3,400 mAh for the OnePlus 3T.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel (1st Gen) or OnePlus 3T?
Google Pixel (1st Gen) — 143 g for the Google Pixel (1st Gen) versus 158 g for the OnePlus 3T.
Which is newer, Google Pixel (1st Gen) or OnePlus 3T?
OnePlus 3T — Oct 2016 for the Google Pixel (1st Gen) versus Nov 2016 for the OnePlus 3T.
Is the Google Pixel (1st Gen) or the OnePlus 3T rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel (1st Gen) 5/10 and the OnePlus 3T 8/10.
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