Apple iPhone 6 vs. OnePlus One: With Invitation-Only Model Rested, OnePlus One Can Be A Real Threat To iPhone 6

Both the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Apple iPhone 6 variants have recently been released in September, whereas the OnePlus One was released in June. Readers who are interested in purchasing the underdog OnePlus One or the mighty 4.7-inch Apple iPhone 6 should check out this specification, features and price comparison.

It is worth noting that, the controversial invitation-only purchase model employed by the company OnePlus will be put to rest in October. Instead, the flash sale and pre-order system will be introduced following the footsteps of Xiaomi, the company announced in September.

Display, Exterior And Size

The iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD (Retina HD) display and 750 x 1,334 pixels resolution, whereas the OnePlus One features a humongous 5.5-inch LTPS LCD display combined with 1,080 x 1,920 pixels resolution. While the Apple device comes with a pixel density of 326 ppi, the OnePlus clocks 401 ppi.

When it comes to the design, Apple has used the design philosophy employed in iPad Air models to get the iPhone 6 handset's design right. The smartphone comes with a majestic metallic exterior that gives the look of glossy ceramic. Also, the back panel feels comfortable on the hands. Furthermore, the device has rounded edges and the overall design makes it look sleeker, reports Tech Radar. Nonetheless, the glass affixed on the display is not made of the heavily-rumoured sapphire material. Apparently, Ion Strengthened Glass has been used to get the look, reports CNet.

Meanwhile, the OnePlus One sports a one-of-a-kind magnesium exterior offering a premium-looking, matte-effect laden appearance. Moreover, the One's back panel is changeable with a slew of options like the much-loved bamboo, kevlar and denim, writes GizMag.

Speaking of size, the thickness and weight of the Apple iPhone 6 are 0.27-inch and 129 g respectively, while the OnePlus One is 0.35-inch thick and weighs 162 g. Meaning, the OnePlus handset is thicker and heavier than the latest Apple device.

Hardware, Software And Memory

The OnePlus One is powered by a quad-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 801) Krait 400 processor, clocked at 2.5 GHz. Meanwhile, the iPhone 6 is powered by a dual-core (Cyclone ARM v8-based) Apple A8 processor, clocked at 1.4 GHz. Also, the OnePlus handset is backed by a killer 3 GB of RAM, however Apple handset settles for the same 1 GB of RAM seen in its predecessor.

Furthermore, the OnePlus One runs on the combination of Android v4.4.2 KitKat OS and CyanogenMod 11S. However, the Android version is upgradable to v4.4.4 KitKat OS. The iPhone 6, on the other hand, runs on Apple's iOS 8. As far as the memory goes, the OnePlus handset offers 16 GB and 64 GB of in-built storage option, whereas the Apple device offers 16 GB, 64 GB and a whopping 128 GB of internal storage capacities. However, both the smartphones do not support expandable memory option.

Camera And Battery

The OnePlus One sports a 13 MP primary camera with dual-LED flash, while the iPhone 6 comes with an 8 MP rear-facing unit with dual-LED flash. In addition, the iPhone 6 and the OnePlus One house 1.2 MP and an impressive 5 MP front-facing shooters respectively. Moreover, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 model features "digital image stabilisation," while the iPhone 6 Plus variant features "optical image stabilisation." Moreover, the FaceTime camera housed in the front has also been improved in the latest iPhone 6. In the case of OnePlus One, the 5 MP frontal camera is a dream come true for selfie enthusiasts.

On battery, the OnePlus One houses a killer Li-Ion 3100 mAh unit, whereas the Apple iPhone 6 comes equipped with an inferior Li-Po 1810 mAh battery (6.9 Wh) unit.

Additional Features

1. Apple iPhone 6 houses the now-famous fingerprint scanner for unlocking the smartphone and also for making convenient mobile-based payments. To enable this payment system, Apple has introduced the sophisticated Apple Pay program. Apple Pay makes use of the integrated hardware, software and various other services to assist with the mobile payment system. Specifically, it uses the handset's NFC, Touch ID, Secure Element and Apple Passbook to accomplish this payment model.

Customers of American Express, MasterCard and Visa will be able to utilise Apple Pay service upon release in October. Also, Apple is adding other majors to its list. Nonetheless, Apple Pay service will be available only to the U.S. iPhone 6 users at this point. In order to know more about Apple Pay, readers are advised to check out 7 Facts About Apple Pay.

2. The OnePlus One comes in silk white and sandstone black, whereas the iPhone 6 comes in space gray, silver and gold hues.

3. Apart from the standard connectivity options, both the smartphones support NFC but not Infrared port.

4. While the Apple device supports nano-SIM, the OnePlus handset employs micro-SIM.

5. Readers can check out the impressive Bamboo StyleSwap Cover for the OnePlus One handset. This cover will set the readers back by US$49.

Price

The OnePlus One (64 GB) model can be purchased for AU$559.95. Meanwhile, the 4.7-inch Apple iPhone 6 (64 GB) model is priced at AU$999.

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