Overall Score
47.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#2632)47.4
Performance(#2632)76.1
Camera(#1822)47.4
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#2916)58.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring vivo U3
Short Review
- The vivo U3 features a glass front and plastic back with a plastic frame, measuring 162.2 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm and weighing 193 grams, available in Black, Blue, and Green.
- It sports a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 395 ppi and a refresh rate of 60Hz.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset, it offers an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks.
- The camera setup includes a 16 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP macro lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 16 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The device is equipped with a robust 5000 mAh battery, supporting 18W charging, but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 9.0 with Funtouch 9.0, it offers a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone also retains a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the vivo U3 combines solid specifications with a functional design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.53"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPUAdreno 612
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions162.2 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight193 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.0
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass