vivo NEX 3 5G
#997
vivo NEX 3S 5G
#998Category Breakdown
vivo NEX 3 5G
vivo NEX 3S 5G
Performance
73.073.0
Camera
49.749.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
75.875.8
Overall
66.866.8
Summary
- The vivo NEX 3 5G and NEX 3S 5G share a similar build quality with glass front and back, aluminum frame, and identical dimensions, though the NEX 3S is slightly heavier at 219.5g compared to 218.5g.
- Both feature a 6.89" Super AMOLED display with HDR support, but the NEX 3S offers HDR10+ for enhanced visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the NEX 3S is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, providing improved processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 855+ in the NEX 3.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both models featuring a 64 MP main sensor, but the software experience is updated in the NEX 3S with Android 10 out of the box.
- Battery capacity and charging speed remain the same at 4500mAh and 44W, respectively, for both devices.
- Connectivity options are enhanced in the NEX 3S with Wi-Fi 6 support and Bluetooth 5.1, along with added NFC functionality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo NEX 3 5G
vivo NEX 3S 5G
General
Release Date
2019
2020, March 10
Announced
2019
2020, March 10
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.89"
6.89"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2256 pixels (~363 ppi density)
1080 x 2256 pixels (~363 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Adreno 650
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.5, 52mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), PDAF
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.5, 52mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), PDAF
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh, non-removable
4500 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired
44W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.4 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm (6.59 x 3.00 x 0.37 in)
167.4 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm (6.59 x 3.00 x 0.37 in)
Weight
218.5 g
219.5 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Black, Blue, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
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, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Funtouch 10
Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Funtouch 10
Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes