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vivo NEX 3S 5G

vivo NEX 3S 5G

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.89" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8/12GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 865 5G
  • Battery: 4500mAh
  • Launch Date: 2020, March 14
  • Storage: 256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
  • Body: 219.5g, 9.4mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 20, 25, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 3, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2020, March 10
Status Available. Released 2020, March 14

Body

Dimensions 167.4 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm (6.59 x 3.00 x 0.37 in)
Weight 219.5 g (7.76 oz)
Build Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type Super AMOLED, HDR10+
Size 6.89 inches, 119.3 cm2 (~93.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2256 pixels (~363 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
Chipset Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 650

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF
Second Camera 13 MP, f/2.5, 52mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Third Camera 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), PDAF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Features LED flash, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Alert Types 32-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 4500 mAh
Charging 44W wired

Misc

Colors Black, Blue, Orange
Models V1950A
Price About 630 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.2
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 8 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 9 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 8 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Stunning 6.89-inch notch-less waterfall AMOLED display offers 99.6% screen-to-body ratio.
  2. Extremely fast performance powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset.
  3. High-speed storage using UFS 3.1, improving overall system responsiveness.
  4. Excellent battery life with a large 4500mAh capacity.
  5. Very fast 44W flash charging can charge the phone to 70% in under 30 minutes.
  6. The 64MP main camera captures highly detailed, vibrant, and good-quality photos.
  7. Unique 16MP elevating pop-up selfie camera allows for a truly uninterrupted screen.
  8. Retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, a rarity in modern flagships.
  9. Supports Wi-Fi 6 for faster and more stable internet connectivity.
  10. Premium, futuristic design with pressure-sensitive, button-less sides

CONS

  1. The display refresh rate is capped at 60Hz, missing out on smoother 90Hz or 120Hz options.
  2. Screen resolution is only Full HD+ (1080p), not Quad HD.
  3. The extreme waterfall curve can cause unintended accidental touches on the sides.
  4. The phone is quite heavy and thick, making it uncomfortable for one-handed use.
  5. There is no expandable storage (MicroSD card slot).
  6. It lacks official IP rating for water and dust resistance.
  7. No wireless charging capability is provided.
  8. Funtouch OS 10 (based on Android 10) can be clunky and has excessive pre-installed bloatware.
  9. The in-display fingerprint sensor is fast but can be inconsistent or unreliable at times.
  10. The phone was primarily released in China, making global service and software updates difficult.

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