Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO Neo3 5G
vivo iQOO Z3
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.948.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
65.065.2
Summary
- The vivo iQOO Neo3 5G features a slightly larger 6.57-inch display with a higher refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the 6.58-inch display of the iQOO Z3, which has a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Neo3 is powered by the more robust Snapdragon 865 chipset, while the Z3 uses the Snapdragon 768G, resulting in superior processing capabilities for the Neo3.
- The camera system on the Z3 boasts a higher resolution 64 MP main sensor compared to the 48 MP on the Neo3, although both devices offer similar video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Neo3 at 4500 mAh versus 4400 mAh in the Z3, but the Z3 supports faster charging at 55W compared to the Neo3's 44W.
- Both phones run different software versions, with the Neo3 on Android 10 and iQOO UI 1.0, while the Z3 operates on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO Neo3 5G
vivo iQOO Z3
General
Release Date
2020, April 23
2021, March 25
Announced
2020, April 23
2021, March 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.57"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10
IPS LCD, HDR10, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SDM768 Snapdragon 768G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
64 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)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 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@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
4400 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired, 50% in 20 min, 100% in 58 min
55W wired
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 75.3 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
198.1 g
185.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black/Dark Blue
Ace Black, Cyber Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 (International), OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO (China)
OS Version
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 (International), OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO (China)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

