vivo NEX 3S 5G
#998
ZTE nubia Focus
#1018Category Breakdown
vivo NEX 3S 5G
ZTE nubia Focus
Performance
73.073.0
Camera
49.750.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
60.058.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
66.866.7
Summary
- The vivo NEX 3S 5G features a premium build with glass front and back, and an aluminum frame, while the ZTE nubia Focus has a slightly lighter design with glass front and back but lacks an aluminum frame.
- The NEX 3S offers a larger 6.89-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10+ support, compared to the 6.56-inch IPS LCD of the nubia Focus, which has a higher refresh rate of 120Hz but lower resolution.
- In terms of performance, the NEX 3S is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, providing superior processing power over the Unisoc T760 in the nubia Focus.
- The camera setup on the nubia Focus boasts a higher 108 MP rear camera, while the NEX 3S features a versatile triple-camera system with a 64 MP main sensor.
- Battery capacity is greater in the nubia Focus at 5000 mAh, compared to 4500 mAh in the NEX 3S, but the latter supports faster charging at 44W.
- Software-wise, the NEX 3S runs on Android 10, while the nubia Focus is equipped with the latest Android 14, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo NEX 3S 5G
ZTE nubia Focus
General
Release Date
2020, March 10
2024, February 28
Announced
2020, March 10
2024, February 28
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Focus in LATAM
Display
Size
6.89"
6.56"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10+
IPS LCD, 120Hz (90Hz - LATAM)
Resolution
1080 x 2256 pixels (~363 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Unisoc T760 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x Cortex-A76 & 4x Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Mali-G57
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
108 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
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)or8 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired
22.5W or 33W 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)
163.6 x 74.9 x 8.6 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Weight
219.5 g
205.5 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Orange
Black, Gold, Coral
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
Android 14
OS Version
Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
Android 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes