OnePlus Ace 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; estimated prices are $399 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 9/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is noticeably lighter (138g vs 213g).
OnePlus Ace 6
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 2350 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 138g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $399
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 56 points higher (65/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3391399 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 4.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 2350 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 138 g | |
| Price | $399 | $349 |
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 4.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 2350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 1663.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (73/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (79/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (100/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 56 points (65/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.