Category Breakdown
vivo V1 Max
vivo V3
Performance
56.456.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.822.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.448.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.928.7
Summary
- The vivo V1 Max features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the vivo V3 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display but offers a higher pixel density at ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the V3 is equipped with a more advanced Snapdragon 616 chipset, providing better processing capabilities compared to the V1 Max's Snapdragon 615.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the V3 includes phase detection autofocus, enhancing its photography performance, while the V1 Max has a 5 MP front camera compared to the V3's 8 MP.
- The V1 Max has a larger 2720 mAh battery, whereas the V3's battery capacity is 2550 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, but the V3 has a slightly updated version with Funtouch 2.5, offering a marginally improved software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo V1 Max
vivo V3
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.1, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.3
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2720 mAh
2550 mAh
Battery Details
2720 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2550 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154 x 77 x 6.8 mm (6.06 x 3.03 x 0.27 in)
143.6 x 71 x 7.5 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight
165 g
138 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

