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vivo Nex 3
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Key Specs

Android v9 (Pie)

Performance

(Very Good)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
  • Octa core (2.96 GHz, Single Core + 2.42 GHz, Tri core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core)
  • 8 GB RAM

Display

(Best In Class)
  • 6.89 inches (17.5 cm); Super AMOLED (Curved Display)
  • 1080x2256 px (FHD+)
  • Bezel-less

Rear Camera

(Very Good)
  • Triple Camera Setup
    • 64 MP Primary Camera
    • 13 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
    • 13 MP Telephoto (upto 10x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom) Camera
  • LED Flash

Front Camera

(Very Good)
  • 16 MP
  • LED Flash

Battery

(Excellent)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Fast Charging; USB Type-C port

General

  • SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
  • 5G Supported
  • 128 GB internal storage, Non Expandable
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vivo Nex 3 Expert Review Summary

Expert Rating:

4.0/5

Kshitij Pujari
by  Kshitij Pujari , 09 Oct 2019

Verdict

It`s getting increasingly difficult to recommend a smartphone to buyers looking for options in the premium affordable segment. I say this, because there is a wealth of stellar devices, both from this year and premium phones launched in 2018 which have come down in pricing which are up for grabs right now. On that note, the NEX 3, which starts at ¥4,998 (~Rs 50K) offers a stellar camera setup, great performance, an immersive display, a long-lasting battery life and a headphone jack with surreal audio output.That being said, the pricing of the smartphone puts it in contention with devices like ... Read Full Verdict

It`s getting increasingly difficult to recommend a smartphone to buyers looking for options in the premium affordable segment. I say this, because there is a wealth of stellar devices, both from this year and premium phones launched in 2018 which have come down in pricing which are up for grabs right now. On that note, the NEX 3, which starts at ¥4,998 (~Rs 50K) offers a stellar camera setup, great performance, an immersive display, a long-lasting battery life and a headphone jack with surreal audio output.That being said, the pricing of the smartphone puts it in contention with devices like the OnePlus 7 Pro (review), which brings a better display and louder speakers to the table. Despite that, I feel that the NEX 3 has what it takes to challenge the big guns in the industry. There`s no confirmation when the NEX 3 will be launched in India, if at all. But if it does comes to our shores, and if the company can be a little competitive with its pricing, Vivo just might have a winner on its hands with the NEX 3.

    Pros

  • Immersive display
  • Good performer
  • Capable cameras
  • Long-lasting battery life

    Cons

  • Tinny speaker
  • Display exhibits glares and reflections
  • Vivo`s custom skin needs tweaking
  • Macro mode could`ve been better
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vivo Nex 3 Specifications

General Performance Display Design Rear Camera Front Camera Battery Storage Network & Connectivity Multimedia Sensors

General
Operating System Android v9.0 (Pie)
Custom UI Funtouch OS

Performance

(Very Good)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
Processor Octa core (2.96 GHz, Single core, Kryo 485 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 485 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 485)
Architecture 64 bit
Graphics (GPU) Adreno 640
RAM 8 GB

Display

(Best In Class)
Display Type Super AMOLED (Curved Display)
Screen Size 6.89 inches (17.5 cm)
Resolution 1080x2256 px (FHD+)
Pixel Density 363 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 93.79 %
Bezel-less Display Yes
Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) 99.6 %

Design
Height 167.4 mm
Width 76.1 mm
Thickness 9.4 mm
Weight 217.3 grams
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Rear Camera

(Very Good)
Resolution
CameraMPApertureLens FeaturesSensor NameZoom
Primary64 MPf/1.8Samsung ISOCELL Plus S5KGW1
Secondary13 MPf/2.2Ultra-Wide Angle
Tertiary13 MPf/2.4Telephotoupto 10x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom
Autofocus Yes
Flash Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution 9000 x 7000 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus

Front Camera

(Very Good)
Resolution
CameraMPAperture
Primary16 MPf/2.0
Camera Type Pop-Up
Flash Yes, LED Flash

Battery

(Excellent)
Capacity 4500 mAh
Battery Type Li-ion
Quick Charging Yes Fast Charging

Storage
Internal Storage 128 GB
Expandable Storage No

Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM
SIM Type SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support 5G, 4G
VoLTE Yes
SIM 1 5G bands, 4G bands
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Bands Features
5G bandsTDD N41 / N78
4G bandsTD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)
SIM 2 4G bands
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Bands Features
4G bandsTD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v5.0
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Yes

Multimedia
Audio Jack 3.5 mm

Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position On-screen
Fingerprint Sensor Type Optical
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

vivo Nex 3 Key Highlights

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
RAM & Storage 8 GB RAM + 128 GB
Display 6.89", 1080 x 2256 Resolution
Rear Camera 64 MP + 13 MP + 13 MP
Front Camera 16 MP
Battery 4500 mAh
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