Overall Score
36.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4069)36.4
Performance(#2621)76.2
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4227)26.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3240)55.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring vivo Z3
Short Review
- The vivo Z3 features a sleek design with dimensions of 156 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 164g, available in Starry Night, Aurora Blue, and Dream Powder colors.
- It sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 400 ppi, but lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by either the Snapdragon 670 or 710 chipset, paired with up to 6GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and app usage.
- The camera setup includes a 16 MP rear camera with a secondary 2 MP depth sensor, capable of 1080p video recording, while a 12 MP front camera caters to selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 3315 mAh, supporting standard charging but no wireless options.
- Running on Android 8.1 (Oreo), the software experience is straightforward, though not the latest.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device includes a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the vivo Z3 combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionFor China
Display
Size6.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPUAdreno 615Adreno 616
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3315 mAh
Battery Details3315 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions156 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm (6.14 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight164 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsStarry Night, Aurora Blue, Dream Powder
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
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✓
SensorsInfrared Face ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass