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vivo Xplay3S

vivo Xplay3S

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.0" Inch
  • Camera: 13MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 3GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 801
  • Battery: 3200mAh
  • Launch Date: 2013
  • Storage: 32GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 4.3
  • Body: 174g, 8.7mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 7
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2013. Released 2013
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 158.2 x 82.6 x 8.7 mm (6.23 x 3.25 x 0.34 in)
Weight 174 g (6.14 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~75.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~490 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM
eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

Primary Camera 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 5 MP

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC No
Infrared Port Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 3200 mAh, non-removable
Stand By Up to 490 h (2G) / Up to 490 h (3G)
Talk Time Up to 17 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)
Audio Playback Up to 38 h

Misc

Colors White
SAR EU 0.24 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.8
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 10 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 8 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10

PROS

  1. First 2K Display: It was the first smartphone to feature a 2560x1440 pixel (Quad HD) display on a 6-inch screen, offering an impressive 490 ppi pixel density.
  2. High-Fidelity Audio: Included a dedicated ESS Sabre ES9018 DAC and OPA2604 amplifier, providing exceptional, high-quality audio output for music.
  3. Powerful Performance (for its time): Equipped with the high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 800/801 processor and 3GB of RAM, it offered smooth performance for 2014 standards.
  4. Good Camera Hardware: Features a 13MP rear camera with a wide f/1.8 aperture and BSI sensor, which was advanced for its time.
  5. 4G LTE Connectivity: Supported dual-mode LTE connectivity in specific regions, offering faster data speeds.
  6. Dual Stereo Speakers: The device came with dual rear stereo speakers for an enhanced audio experience.
  7. Fingerprint Sensor: Included a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a relatively new security feature for smartphones in 2014.
  8. Decent Battery Life: The 3200mAh battery was capable of providing a full day of average use and good standby times, according to some reviewers.
  9. Premium Build: Featured a solid and robust construction with a metal frame.
  10. Ample Storage (for its time): The base model offered 32GB of internal storage, which was generous in 2014.

CONS

  1. Outdated Operating System: Runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with FunTouch OS, which is very old and completely unsupported by modern apps or security standards.
  2. No Expandable Storage: Despite initial confusion in some reports, the device ultimately did not have a microSD card slot for storage expansion, which was a drawback.
  3. Availability Issues: The phone was primarily available in China and had limited international release plans.
  4. Heating Issues: The phone was noted to heat up in the mid-section during prolonged heavy use or 4K video recording.
  5. Display Difference Not Always Visible: While a technical achievement, some reviewers noted that the 2K display difference was barely noticeable compared to 1080p displays for most video content.
  6. Bulky Form Factor: While it was slim in profile (8.7mm), its large 6-inch screen made it a bulky device to handle with one hand.
  7. Battery Not User-Removable: The battery was built-in, preventing users from easily swapping it out.
  8. High Price Point at Launch: It was an expensive premium phone at its release, listed for around $580 in 2013.
  9. Limited Software Updates: Vivo largely abandoned software support for this model, leaving users on an old Android version.
  10. Regional LTE Bands: The 4G LTE bands were specific to certain markets, limiting connectivity in other parts of the world.

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