Category Breakdown
vivo NEX 3
vivo NEX 3 5G
Performance
64.873.0
Camera
49.749.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
75.875.8
Overall
64.366.8
Summary
- The vivo NEX 3 and vivo NEX 3 5G share a similar build quality, featuring a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, though the NEX 3 5G is slightly heavier at 218.5g compared to 217.3g.
- Both models have a 6.89" Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2256 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Snapdragon 855+ chipset, but the NEX 3 5G offers more RAM options, up to 12GB.
- The camera systems are identical, with a 64 MP main sensor and similar video capabilities, although the NEX 3 5G includes 2x optical zoom.
- Both devices feature a 4500mAh battery with 44W charging, and the NEX 3 5G runs on a newer software version, upgradable to Android 10, while the NEX 3 is limited to Android 9.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo NEX 3
vivo NEX 3 5G
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
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 SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
128GB 8GB 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, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.5, (telephoto), PDAF13 MP, f/2.2, (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, non-removable
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
217.3 g
218.5 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
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
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), Funtouch 9.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Funtouch 10
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Funtouch 10
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

