Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO Neo3 5G
vivo iQOO Neo5 Lite
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.947.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
65.065.0
Summary
- The vivo iQOO Neo3 5G and vivo iQOO Neo5 Lite both feature a 6.57-inch IPS LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Neo5 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 870, providing slightly better CPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 865 in the Neo3.
- Both models have a 48 MP main camera, but the Neo5 Lite includes a wider ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field of view.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4500 mAh with 44W charging, ensuring comparable longevity and charging speed.
- The Neo3 runs on Android 10 with iQOO UI, while the Neo5 Lite operates on Android 11 with OriginOS, offering a more updated software experience.
- Both devices weigh around 198 grams and have similar dimensions, with minor variations in design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO Neo3 5G
vivo iQOO Neo5 Lite
General
Release Date
2020, April 23
2021, March 24
Announced
2020, April 23
2021, March 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.57"
6.57"
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10
IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired, 50% in 20 min, 100% in 58 min
44W wired, 70% in 33 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.7 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
164 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
198.1 g
198.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black/Dark Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G (3.3 Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
OS Version
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

