vivo iQOO U3
#2467
vivo iQOO U3x
#2548Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO U3
vivo iQOO U3x
Performance
80.676.1
Camera
47.447.4
Display
80.675.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
75.277.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.748.0
Summary
- The vivo iQOO U3 and iQOO U3x share similar build dimensions and weight, maintaining a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the U3 supports HDR10 while the U3x does not.
- In terms of performance, the U3 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset, offering higher CPU clock speeds compared to the Snapdragon 480 in the U3x.
- The camera system on the U3 features a 48 MP main sensor, significantly outperforming the 13 MP sensor in the U3x, although both can record 4K video.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, and while the U3 runs on Android 10 with IQOO UI, the U3x operates on Android 11 with OriginOS, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO U3
vivo iQOO U3x
General
Release Date
2020, December 14
2021, March 19
Announced
2020, December 14
2021, March 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.58"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, HDR10, 460 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Adreno 619
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.2 x 75.4 x 8.4 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
164.2 x 75.4 x 8.4 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight
185.5 g
185.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gray, Aurora
Gray, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, IQOO UI 1.5
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass