OnePlus 3 Frequently Asked Questions

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Published 19 Jun 2016

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OnePlus 3

Last week, OnePlus launched their much anticipated flagship killer — the OnePlus 3. Unlike the last two years, the company did not make much noise about the handset before its launch. That does not matter though, as the OnePlus 3 is a genuinely good handset.

If you are considering buying the OnePlus 3 but have some doubts about it, read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) below. It should hopefully help in answering most of your questions surrounding the device.

Q) What are the full specifications of the OnePlus 3?

A) The full specs of the OnePlus 3 are as follows:

  • Dimensions: 153.6 x 76.5 x 9.2 mm
  • Weight: 158g
  • Display: 5.5-inch Full HD (1080p) ‘Optic AMOLED’ display
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 820 clocked @ 2.2GHz
  • GPU: Adreno 530
  • RAM: 6GB LPDDR4
  • Storage: 64GB UFS 2.0 storage, no microSD card slot
  • Rear camera: 16MP f/2.0 aperture with PDAF and OIS, LED flash, 4K video recording
  • Front camera: 5MP
  • Sensors: Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient, Compass, Magnetometer
  • Connectivity: LTE, Dual-SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, USB Type-C
  • Battery: 3000mAh non-removable

Q) Is the back of the OnePlus 3 removable?

A) The handset features a unibody aluminium finish which means that the rear is not removable.

Q) What kind of SIM card slot does the phone have?

A) The OnePlus 3 features two nanoSIM card slots.

Q) Does the OnePlus 3 feature dual SIM functionality?

A) Yes, the OnePlus 3 features dual SIM connectivity.

Q) Can I use two SIM cards and a microSD card at the same time?

A) No, you cannot. The OnePlus 3 does not come with a microSD card slot.

Q) Is the fingerprint scanner on the OnePlus 3 touch based?

A) Yes, the fingerprint scanner is touch based.

Q) How many fingerprints does the handset support?

A) 5.

Q) Which version of Android does the handset run on?

A) Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Q) Does the OnePlus 3 come with LaserAF sensor like the OnePlus 2?

A) No, it does not. The 16MP rear shooter of the OnePlus 3 only features Phase Detection Auto Focus.

Q) What kind of fast charging technology does the OnePlus 3 come with?

A) The OnePlus 3 comes with a fast charging technology called Dash Charge. Compared to other similar technology, Dash Charge ensures that the handset does not heat up unnecessarily.

Q) How much free storage space does the OnePlus 3 has out of the box?

A) Around 52.6GB.

Q) How much free RAM does the handset come with?

A) Out of the box, the OnePlus 3 comes with a staggering 4.4GB of RAM.

OnePlus 3 - Free RAM

Q) Can you uninstall or disabled pre-installed apps on the handset?

A) There is no bloatware on the OnePlus 3 that you will need to disable or uninstall.

Q) What contents are bundled with the OnePlus 3 box?

A) The phone, Dash Charge, USB Type-C cable, and a letter from Carl Pei are present inside the OnePlus 3 box. No earphones are bundled with the handset.

Q) Does the handset support USB OTG?

A) Yes, the OnePlus 3 supports USB On-The-Go. This allows you to directly connect pen drives, external hard disks and more using an adapter to the device. However, since it has a USB Type-C port, you will need an adapter to connect pen drives and other accessories to it.


If you have any other question regarding the OnePlus 3, drop in a comment and we will be glad to answer them.