Category Breakdown
vivo V3
ZTE Hawkeye
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.456.4
Summary
- The vivo V3 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Hawkeye has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the V3 is powered by a Snapdragon 616 chipset, whereas the Hawkeye utilizes a more efficient Snapdragon 625, offering improved processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Hawkeye includes autofocus for enhanced photography.
- The V3 has a smaller 2550 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh battery in the Hawkeye, which also supports faster 18W charging.
- Regarding software, the V3 runs Android 5.1, while the Hawkeye is equipped with a more recent Android 7.0, providing a better software experience.
- Build quality shows the V3 is lighter and more compact, while the Hawkeye is slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo V3
ZTE Hawkeye
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Project CSX
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.1, PDAF
13 MP, AF12 MP
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.3
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2550 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2550 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.6 x 71 x 7.5 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
154 x 76 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
138 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

