OnePlus has cracked the smartphone market by consistently bringing ‘flagship killer’ devices. OnePlus 5 is the latest offering by the Chinese brand. The new smartphone offers high-end specs at an affordable price. Let’s see how it compares to rival flagship devices such as the Xiaomi Mi 6 or iPhone 7 Plus? Read more to find about OnePlus 5 Vs iPhone 7 Plus Vs Xiaomi Mi 6 Comparison: Which Phone is Better?
Price
The OnePlus 5 base model with 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage is priced at Rs 32,999. The 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant costs Rs 37,999. While the new smartphone costs Rs 3,000 more than the OnePlus 3T, it is still one of the most inexpensive smartphones with high-end specs and features. In terms of price, the only Apple offering that comes close is iPhone 6 (Rs 36,990).
Comparatively, the iPhone 7 Plus is currently available online at Rs 57,000 onwards. While the Xiaomi Mi 6 costs CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs 23,500) for the 64GB variant, the 128GB storage variant is priced at CNY 2,899 (roughly Rs 27,000).
Specifications
| Device/Features | OnePlus 5 | iPhone 7 Plus | Xiaomi Mi 6 |
| Price | Rs 32,000 | Rs 57,000 | CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs 23,500) |
| Display | 5.5-inch, Optic AMOLED | 5.5-inch, IPS LCD | 5.15-inch, IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Apple A10 Fusion | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| CPU | Octa core | Quad core | Octa core |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 3GB | 6GB |
| Memory | 64GB/128GB | 32GB | 64GB |
| MicroSD | No | up to 256GB | up to 2TB |
| Battery | 3300mAh with Dash Charging | 2900mAh | 3350mAh with Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Camera | Dual (16MP + 20MP) with flash | Dual (12MP + 12MP) with flash | Dual (12MP + 12MP) with flash |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 7MP | 8MP |
| Connectivity | 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 | 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| OS | Android 7.1 Nougat | iOS 10 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Dimensions & Weight | 154.2 x 74.1 x 7.25mm, 153g | 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3mm, 188g | 145.1 x 70.4 x 7.4mm, 168g |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-SIM | Yes | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | No | IP67 | Splash proof |
The OnePlus 5 is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor (4 x 2.4GHz + 4 x .9GHz). While the Xiaomi Mi 6 is also powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, the OnePlus 5 comes with an added option 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. On the other hand, the iPhone 7 Plus is powered by Apple’s custom A10 Fusion chipset (2.34GHz quad-core) and only 3GB RAM.
While the OnePlus 5 is backed by a 3,300mAh battery, the Xiaomi Mi 6 and iPhone 7 Plus are backed by a 3350mAh and 2900mAh battery, respectively.
Also read: OnePlus 5 Vs OnePlus 3T Comparison: Which Phone is Better?
Display
The OnePlus 5 features a 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5. It supports sRGB and DCI-P3 color standards. Comparatively, the iPhone 7 Plus features a 5.5-icnh Retina display with 3D Touch. The Xiaomi Mi 6 sports a smaller a 5.15-inch display with 600 nits brightness. All three devices sports full-HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) resolution.
Cameras
All three handsets sport a dual camera setup on the back. The OnePlus 5 combines a 16-megapixel main camera (Sony IMX398 sensor, 1.12-micron pixels, f/1.7 aperture) with a 20-megapixel telephoto camera (Sony IMX350 sensor, 1-micron pixels, f/2.6 aperture). Camera features include 2x optical zoom, a dual-LED flash, and 4K video recording with EIS. It also sports a 16-megapixel front camera.
On the other hand, the Apple iPhone 7 Plus uses two 12MP cameras on the back. The primary and telephoto lenses come with f/1.8 and f/2.8 apertures, respectively. Camera features include phase-detection autofocus (PDAF), 2x optical zoom, and quad-LED, dual-tone flash. It records 2160p resolution videos at 30fps. The Apple iPhone features a 7-megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The Xiaomi Mi 6 sports dual 12-megapixel rear cameras, similar to the iPhone 7 Plus. Both devices come with optical image stabilization (OIS). Camera features on the Mi 6 include phase-detection autofocus (PDAF), and four-axis anti-shake functionality. Does OnePlus 5 offer better image quality than the iPhone 7 Plus and Xiaomi Mi 6? We will have to wait and see.
Also read: OnePlus 5 Vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Vs LG G6 Comparison: Which Phone is Better?
Design
The OnePlus 5 features an anodized aluminum body. It measures 154.2 x 74.1 x 7.25mm and weighs 153 grams. Design-wise it looks very similar to the iPhone 7 Plus. While the front looks similar to OnePlus 3T, the rear is clearly inspired by the iPhone 7 Plus. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi 6 sports a premium design with four-sided curved glass on four sides along with a stainless steel frame. Both the iPhone 7 Plus and Xiaomi Mi 6 come without a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Conclusion
The OnePlus 5 is a great all-around device which costs much less than the Apple iPhone 7 Plus. While the Xiaomi Mi 6 is yet to be officially announced in India, it is expected to be priced on the other end of iPhone 7 Plus. Do you think the new ‘flagship killer’ can compete with the likes of iPhone 7 Plus and Xiaomi Mi 6? Let us know in the comments section below.
