OnePlus 3 Philippines Price, Specs, Availability, Key Features
I've been receiving lots of inquiring about OnePlus 3 from my readers since the handset saw formal launch in other territories last month -- so I decided to make this post even if the company doesn't really see the Philippines as a priority market just yet (which is odd considering that our country is the fastest growing market for smartphones in the entire ASEAN region.)
Positioned as a 'flagship killer', OnePlus 3 is - as its name suggests - the third iteration of the brand's well-received budget-friendly Android handset with technical specifications that can give far more expensive smartphones a big run for the money.
I personally see it as a hodge-podge of great features taken from flagship releases of other brands.
Heck, even elements of its design identity are reminiscent of what we see on other 2016 top-of-the-line models.
To be specific, OnePlus 3's face is similar to that of OPPO F1 Plus Selfie Expert with curved glass panel and oblong home button replete with Fingerprint Scanner. Its metal back plate with white antenna bands, on the other hand, hints of HTC 10 and Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe.
Nonetheless, despite lacking an all-too-unique design language, OnePlus 3 still manages to have a visually arresting look that I'm sure many will find attractive.
The real highlight of this model, though, are its set of internal hardware and technical specifications. These are what makes it a viable alternative to pricier top-level releases.
Under the hood, it runs its Oxygen OS flavored Android Marshmallow operating system with a powerhouse Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset - similar to what's inside Samsung Galaxy S7 - and has a whopping 6GB of RAM delivering one of the best multitasking experiences on a mobile device, and comes with 64GB of non-expandable internal storage.
Together, these specs make OnePlus 3 one of the - if not the - most powerful Android smartphone that's now available in the market.
Oxygen OS, which now looks almost like vanilla Android, offers several neat features including a 'Night Mode' and a row of virtual navigation buttons that can both be customized to the user's liking.
On the exterior, OnePlus 3 sports a 16 MegaPixel f/2.0 autofocus camera with noise-reduction technology, 4K video recorder with Optical Image Stabilization, and an 8 MegaPixel f/2.0 front cam for selfies. This set of imaging capabilities make this device somehow capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the best cameraphones out there. I've seen sample photos and videos taken using this handset online and - while they aren't particularly the best - they are decent.
As for the screen OnePlus 3 is equipped with a Full HD Optic AMOLED panel, which is both brilliant and energy-efficient. I kind of wish that the screen had higher resolution but given the price of the device, it's really hard to complain too much.
Other notable features of the OnePlus 3 include its reversible USB Type C port for faster data syncing and a 3,000 non-removable battery powered by the company's Dash Charge technology that gives users 100% charge in just 30 minutes!
Out in two colors - namely, Soft Gold and Graphite, Dual SIM 4G-enabled OnePlus 3 is now available in select markets around the globe. It's currently up for purchase in the United States for $399 -- and unlike previous iterations, buyers no longer need an invitation to get hold of it.
Since OnePlus doesn't have HQ or official distribution channels in the Philippines, OnePlus 3 is being offered locally by online sellers. As most of you know, my trusted local online gadget store is Kimstore -- and Kim is now selling this smartphone for Php 20,990 with one-year store warranty.
Positioned as a 'flagship killer', OnePlus 3 is - as its name suggests - the third iteration of the brand's well-received budget-friendly Android handset with technical specifications that can give far more expensive smartphones a big run for the money.
I personally see it as a hodge-podge of great features taken from flagship releases of other brands.
Heck, even elements of its design identity are reminiscent of what we see on other 2016 top-of-the-line models.
All photos in this post are courtesy of the good folks at Android Authority.
To be specific, OnePlus 3's face is similar to that of OPPO F1 Plus Selfie Expert with curved glass panel and oblong home button replete with Fingerprint Scanner. Its metal back plate with white antenna bands, on the other hand, hints of HTC 10 and Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe.
And look, the shape of its camera module is the same as what's on Samsung Galaxy S7 Philippines and S7 Edge.
Nonetheless, despite lacking an all-too-unique design language, OnePlus 3 still manages to have a visually arresting look that I'm sure many will find attractive.
The real highlight of this model, though, are its set of internal hardware and technical specifications. These are what makes it a viable alternative to pricier top-level releases.
Under the hood, it runs its Oxygen OS flavored Android Marshmallow operating system with a powerhouse Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset - similar to what's inside Samsung Galaxy S7 - and has a whopping 6GB of RAM delivering one of the best multitasking experiences on a mobile device, and comes with 64GB of non-expandable internal storage.
Together, these specs make OnePlus 3 one of the - if not the - most powerful Android smartphone that's now available in the market.
Oxygen OS, which now looks almost like vanilla Android, offers several neat features including a 'Night Mode' and a row of virtual navigation buttons that can both be customized to the user's liking.
On the exterior, OnePlus 3 sports a 16 MegaPixel f/2.0 autofocus camera with noise-reduction technology, 4K video recorder with Optical Image Stabilization, and an 8 MegaPixel f/2.0 front cam for selfies. This set of imaging capabilities make this device somehow capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the best cameraphones out there. I've seen sample photos and videos taken using this handset online and - while they aren't particularly the best - they are decent.
As for the screen OnePlus 3 is equipped with a Full HD Optic AMOLED panel, which is both brilliant and energy-efficient. I kind of wish that the screen had higher resolution but given the price of the device, it's really hard to complain too much.
Other notable features of the OnePlus 3 include its reversible USB Type C port for faster data syncing and a 3,000 non-removable battery powered by the company's Dash Charge technology that gives users 100% charge in just 30 minutes!
Out in two colors - namely, Soft Gold and Graphite, Dual SIM 4G-enabled OnePlus 3 is now available in select markets around the globe. It's currently up for purchase in the United States for $399 -- and unlike previous iterations, buyers no longer need an invitation to get hold of it.
Since OnePlus doesn't have HQ or official distribution channels in the Philippines, OnePlus 3 is being offered locally by online sellers. As most of you know, my trusted local online gadget store is Kimstore -- and Kim is now selling this smartphone for Php 20,990 with one-year store warranty.
| Name | One Plus 3 |
| Type | Slate Form Factor (Full Touchscreen) |
| Price Category | Midrange (Flagship Level) |
| Dimensions | 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 153 grams |
| Available Colors | Soft Gold, Graphite |
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Oxygen OS interface |
| Display | 5.5 inches (~73.1% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 1920 pixels (~403 ppi pixel density), Optic AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Processor | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 = Dual-Core 2.15 GHz Kryo + Dual-Core 1.6 GHz Kryo, Adreno 530 GPU |
| RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB ROM, non-expandable |
| Camera | Main: 16 MegaPixels, f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash, 1/2.8" sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR Front: 8 MegaPixel, f/2.0, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size |
| Video Capture | Main: 2160p@30fps, 720p@120fps, Auto HDR Front: 1080p |
| Audio and Video Playback | DivX, MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, MP4, H.264 |
| Ports | USB Type C, 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2 with A2DP, EDR, 3G HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, HSPA+; LTE Cat6 |
| GPS | Yes, with GLONASS, BDS, and A-GPS |
| FM Radio | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Fingerprint Scanner, Barometer |
| Network | 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100, 4G LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| SIM Card Type | Dual nanoSIM |
| Battery | Non-removable 3,000 mAh Li-Ion battery |
| Uptime | 8 Hours of Web Browsing, 32 Hours of Talk Time, 13 Hours of Video Playback |
| Value-Added Features | Top-notch design and specs for an affordable price, Metal Frame, Dash Charge |
| Announcement | June 2016 |
| Availability | Online Philippines: June 2016 |
| Price | Official: $399 USD Online PH: Php 20,990 |
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