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vivo V3

vivo V3

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 5.0" Inch
  • Camera: 13MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 3GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 616
  • Battery: 2550mAh
  • Launch Date: 2016, April
  • Storage: 16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 5.1, Funtouch 2.5
  • Body: 138g, 7.5mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 40 - Malaysia, Philippines
1, 3, 5, 40 - India
1, 3, 8 - Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2016, April. Released 2016, April
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 143.6 x 71 x 7.5 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight 138 g (4.87 oz)
SIM Dual SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 405

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Primary Camera 13 MP, f/2.1, PDAF
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 8 MP, f/2.3

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Alert Types 24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Ion 2550 mAh, non-removable

Misc

Colors Gold
Models V3
Price About 260 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.4
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. 5″ HD IPS display with sharp 1280×720 resolution for its class.
  2. Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 octa‑core chip gives good everyday performance.
  3. 3 GB RAM helps smooth multitasking and app handling.
  4. 32 GB internal storage with microSD expansion up to ~128 GB.
  5. 13 MP rear camera with PDAF for decent daylight photos.
  6. 8 MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
  7. Rear fingerprint sensor unlocks very quickly (claimed ~0.2 s).
  8. 4G VoLTE support for faster voice/data on LTE networks.
  9. Hi‑Fi audio chip (AK4375) enhances music listening quality.
  10. Compact, lightweight design feels comfortable in the hand

CONS

  1. Ships with Android 5.1 Lollipop, which is very outdated today.
  2. Battery is only 2550 mAh, can struggle under heavy use.
  3. Display quality isn’t great under direct sunlight.
  4. No Gorilla Glass or strong screen protection mentioned.
  5. microUSB port instead of modern USB‑C.
  6. Camera performance is average, especially in low light.
  7. Funtouch UI may feel cluttered or odd to some users.
  8. Competition in the same price segment often offered better specs.
  9. No official software updates or modern security patches.
  10. Non‑removable battery makes replacement harder.

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