Overall Score
65.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#1109)65.9
Performance(#1415)70.8
Camera(#1145)48.9
Display(#2072)79.5
Battery(#1670)60.0
Build(#2226)75.8
Comparisons Featuring vivo iQOO 3 5G
Short Review
- The vivo iQOO 3 5G features a robust design with Gorilla Glass 6 on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, weighing 214.5g.
- Its 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, supporting HDR10+ and delivering vibrant colors at a typical brightness of 800 nits.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, it provides excellent performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU, available in multiple RAM and storage configurations.
- The camera system includes a versatile 48 MP main sensor, a 13 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, a 13 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 16 MP front camera supports high-quality selfies.
- The 4400 mAh battery supports 55W fast charging, ensuring quick power replenishment, although it lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 10 with iQOO UI 1.0, the software experience is smooth and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- The phone is available in three colors: Volcano Orange, Tornado Black, and Quantum Silver.
- Overall, the vivo iQOO 3 5G combines solid build quality, impressive display, and high-performance capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, February 25
Announced2020, February 25
DescriptionVersions: V1955A (China); I1927, I1928 (India)Also known as Vivo iQOO 3 (5G)
Display
Size6.44"
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.5, 50mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4400 mAh
Battery Details4400 mAh
Charging Details55W wired, 50% in 15 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions158.5 x 74.9 x 9.2 mm (6.24 x 2.95 x 0.36 in)
Weight214.5 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsVolcano Orange, Tornado Black, Quantum Silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G (3.3 Gbps DL)
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, iQOO UI 1.0
OS VersionAndroid 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes