Motorola Moto Z3 vs OnePlus 6
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto Z3 and the OnePlus 6, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto Z3 | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Price | $69 | $99 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 20W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.01 in | 6.28 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 20 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 156 g | 177 g |
| Released | Aug 2018 | May 2018 |
Summary: Motorola Moto Z3 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus 6 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 6 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto Z3 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Moto Z3 | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Optic AMOLED |
| Size | 6.01 inches, 93.7 cm2 (~77.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.28 inches, 98.4 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Motorola Moto Z3 | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 630 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto Z3 | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| RAM | 4 GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TB | No |
| Internal | — | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto Z3 | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/2.0, 1.25µm, PDAF, Laser AF + 12 MP monochrome, f/2.0, 1.25µm | 16 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
20 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto Z3 | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, 84° wide-angle lens | 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Features | Screen flash | Auto-HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Motorola Moto Z3 | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion | Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 15W fast charging | 20W wired (Dash Charge) |
Body
| Motorola Moto Z3 | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.5 x 76.5 x 6.75 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.266 in) | 155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 156 g (5.5 oz) | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water Resistance | Splash-resistant (p2i coating) | — |
Comms
| Motorola Moto Z3 | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, magnetic connector | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
Launch
| Motorola Moto Z3 | OnePlus 6 |
|---|
| Announced | 2018, August | 2018, May 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, August | Available. Released 2018, May 17 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto Z3 or OnePlus 6?
OnePlus 6 — 3,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto Z3 versus 3,300 mAh for the OnePlus 6.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto Z3 or OnePlus 6?
Motorola Moto Z3 — 156 g for the Motorola Moto Z3 versus 177 g for the OnePlus 6.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto Z3 or OnePlus 6?
Motorola Moto Z3 — Aug 2018 for the Motorola Moto Z3 versus May 2018 for the OnePlus 6.
Is the Motorola Moto Z3 or the OnePlus 6 rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto Z3 7/10 and the OnePlus 6 8/10.
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