Vivo NEX 3 5G review: worth buying?
Created date: 09/16/2019, 20:38:08, Updated date: 04/16/2020, 04:44:18
What are the strengths of the vivo NEX 3 5G? We explain its advantages and disadvantages when compared to other smartphone. Even if you are not used to choosing between different smartphone, you'll learn to make the decision of whether or not the vivo NEX 3 5G is right for you.
Summary of rating | Compare ratings with all 4439 smartphones |
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| Assessment Items | Scores |
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| Portability | 47/100 |
| Screen size | 91/100 |
| Screen clarity | 76/100 |
| Battery duration | 81/100 |
| Processing capability | 98/100 |
| Multitasking | 99/100 |
| Camera function | 87/100 |
Features, Performance, and Reviews for the vivo NEX 3 5G
Vivo NEX 3 5G's size
The vivo NEX 3 5G is 3.0 inches (76.1 mm) wide, 6.6 inches (167.4 mm) tall, and 0.4 inches (9.4 mm) thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the vivo NEX 3 5G, it weighs about 218.5 oz (218.5 g). The phone feels quite heavy when used one-handed. Even when used for short periods of time, some people will notice a bit of a strain. When used with both hands, however, the weight isn't as much of an issue.
In giving an overall rating to the vivo NEX 3 5G, while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.
The CPU performance of vivo NEX 3 5G
The vivo NEX 3 5G has an extremely high processing power of 2.96GHz+2.42GHz+1.8GHz×8(OctaCore), so it can smoothly run any app out there with ease. Its performance ranks among the top-class of all smartphones released to date. It's well suited to running even the most demanding of 3D games with ease.
The vivo NEX 3 5G has a very high RAM capacity at 12GB. There are few cases where the RAM capacity would be insufficient, so it is also well suited to multitasking. It's unlikely to feel slow even when switching between several different apps.
The vivo NEX 3 5G is an exceptional high-end smartphone. You will be fully content with its performance in all areas. It is a must-have for you if operation performance is important for you.
Vivo NEX 3 5G's storage capacity
The vivo NEX 3 5G has 256GB of data storage, which is perfect for people who frequently take photos and videos. It is suited to taking both photos and videos, and is unlikely to feel inconvenient even with lots of apps or games installed.
The vivo NEX 3 5G is not compatible with SD cards, so make sure you check that there's enough storage for your needs.
Vivo NEX 3 5G's screen
The vivo NEX 3 5G has a 6.89 inch screen. The smartphone has a large, impressive screen, which allows you to enjoy photos and videos to the fullest. It is also very good for writing business documents and doing other work.
The screen of the vivo NEX 3 5G is very clear, so you'll likely have no complaints on that front. However, you should be cautious about viewing things in 4k definition.
The camera function of vivo NEX 3 5G
The vivo NEX 3 5G has an ultrahigh performance 64 MP main camera. This allows you to make high-quality photos and will rarely leave you wanting with regard to camera performance. This will make using your camera fun.
The vivo NEX 3 5G is equipped with a rather powerful 16 MP front camera. The photos turn out quite well since they don't look grainy even when you print them out.
The battery performance of vivo NEX 3 5G
The vivo NEX 3 5G has a battery with a quite large capacity of 4500 mAh. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of the vivo NEX 3 5G is very good and will no doubt satisfy all your needs. You won't have to worry about the battery even when you use the phone to watch videos or play games for hours on end.
Overall assessment of vivo NEX 3 5G
The vivo NEX 3 5G is a high-performance smartphone. You're not likely to experience any inconvenience in general use.
The merits and demerits of vivo NEX 3 5G
The merits of vivo NEX 3 5G
- With the large display you can comfortably use it to watch videos and play games.
- The screen looks nice.
- Because of its large battery capacity, it is good for hours of watching videos and playing games.
- It has a high performance CPU, meaning that even 3D games run smoothly.
- The extremely high-spec rear camera makes the phone great for taking photogenic and scenic shots.
- It has a somewhat high-spec front camera and is suitable for all your everyday photos.
The demerits of vivo NEX 3 5G
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Comparing the specifications of vivo NEX 3 5G against similar products
general rating
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | general rating | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 80.3 | - | Color:Black/Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.1 mm) x 6.6 inches (167.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.4 mm), Weight:218.5 oz (218.5 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2256, Pixel density:363 ppi, Display size:6.89 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+, CPU specs:2.96GHz+2.42GHz+1.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:12GB, Storage size:256GB, Battery capacity:4500 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:64 MP, Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
 | 59.9 | Color:Ink blue/Jade Red, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.7 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm), Weight:191.5 oz (191.5 g), Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1544, Pixel density:268 ppi, Display size:6.35 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439, CPU specs:1.95GHz+1.45GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB, Storage size:64GB, Battery capacity:5000 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:13 MP, Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
 | 62.1 | Color:Ink blue/Jade Red, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.7 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm), Weight:190 oz (190 g), Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1544, Pixel density:268 ppi, Display size:6.35 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35, CPU specs:2.3GHz+1.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB, Storage size:64GB, Battery capacity:5000 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:13 MP, Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
 | 70.9 | Color:Racing Black/Blaze Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.5 mm) x 6.4 inches (162.2 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm), Weight:193 oz (193 g), Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:394 ppi, Display size:6.53 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675, CPU specs:2.0GHz+1.7GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB, Storage size:64GB, Battery capacity:5000 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:16 MP, Front-camera resolution:16 MP | |||||
 | 72.5 | Color:Glazed Black/Jade Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.5 mm) x 6.4 inches (162.2 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm), Weight:193 oz (193 g), Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:394 ppi, Display size:6.53 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675, CPU specs:2.0GHz+1.7GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:8GB, Storage size:128GB, Battery capacity:5000 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:16 MP, Front-camera resolution:16 MP | |||||
 | 77.1 | ≈ | Color:Fancy Sky/Knight Black/Nebula Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.2 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.7 mm), Weight:186.7 oz (186.7 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:403 ppi, Display size:6.38 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665, CPU specs:2.0GHz+1.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:8GB, Storage size:128GB, Battery capacity:4500 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:48 MP, Front-camera resolution:32 MP | ||||
 | 79.8 | ≈ | Color:Black/Peach/Light Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (74.1 mm) x 6.2 inches (158.5 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.8 mm), Weight:196.5 oz (196.5 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2400, Pixel density:408 ppi, Display size:6.44 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Exynos 980, CPU specs:2.2GHz+1.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:8GB, Storage size:256GB, Battery capacity:4350 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:64 MP, Front-camera resolution:32 MP | ||||
 | 78.8 | ≈ | Color:Cloud Blue/Blue Fog, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.2 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.7 mm), Weight:186.7 oz (186.7 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:403 ppi, Display size:6.38 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665, CPU specs:2.0GHz+1.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:8GB, Storage size:128GB, Battery capacity:4500 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:48 MP, Front-camera resolution:32 MP | ||||
body size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.9 | - | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.1 mm) x 6.6 inches (167.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.4 mm) | ||||
 | 50.3 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.7 mm) x 6.3 inches (158.8 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.3 mm) | ||||
 | 49.5 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.8 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm) | ||||
 | 49.1 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.5 mm) x 6.4 inches (162.2 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm) | ||||
 | 51.6 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.2 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.5 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm) | ||||
 | 49.1 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.5 mm) x 6.4 inches (162.2 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm) | ||||
 | 49.1 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.5 mm) x 6.4 inches (162.2 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm) | ||||
| 49.6 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.7 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm) | ||||
body weight
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.3 | - | Weight:218.5 oz (218.5 g) | ||||
| 47.5 | ≈ | Weight:217 oz (217 g) | ||||
| 54.2 | Weight:190.5 oz (190.5 g) | |||||
| 53.2 | Weight:193 oz (193 g) | |||||
| 51.1 | ≈ | Weight:198.5 oz (198.5 g) | ||||
| 53.2 | Weight:193 oz (193 g) | |||||
| 53.2 | Weight:193 oz (193 g) | |||||
| 53.8 | Weight:191.5 oz (191.5 g) | |||||
screen size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91.5 | - | Display size:6.89 inch | ||||
| 90.7 | ≈ | Display size:6.41 inch | ||||
| 90.6 | ≈ | Display size:6.35 inch | ||||
| 90.9 | ≈ | Display size:6.53 inch | ||||
| 90.6 | ≈ | Display size:6.38 inch | ||||
| 90.9 | ≈ | Display size:6.53 inch | ||||
| 90.9 | ≈ | Display size:6.53 inch | ||||
| 90.6 | ≈ | Display size:6.35 inch | ||||
screen resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74.1 | - | |||||
| 75.3 | ≈ | |||||
| 48.0 | ||||||
| 75.3 | ≈ | |||||
| 75.3 | ≈ | |||||
| 75.3 | ≈ | |||||
| 48.0 | ||||||
| 48.0 | ||||||
RAM capacity
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | RAM capacity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.0 | - | RAM size:12GB | ||||
| 99.0 | ≈ | RAM size:12GB | ||||
| 60.0 | RAM size:3GB | |||||
| 90.0 | RAM size:6GB | |||||
| 93.4 | RAM size:8GB | |||||
| 93.4 | RAM size:8GB | |||||
| 90.0 | RAM size:6GB | |||||
| 60.0 | RAM size:3GB | |||||
storage size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | storage size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91.5 | - | Storage size:256GB | ||||
| 91.5 | ≈ | Storage size:256GB | ||||
| 55.5 | Storage size:32GB | |||||
| 67.0 | Storage size:64GB | |||||
| 91.5 | ≈ | Storage size:256GB | ||||
| 90.0 | ≈ | Storage size:128GB | ||||
| 90.0 | ≈ | Storage size:128GB | ||||
| 67.0 | Storage size:64GB | |||||
battery
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.5 | - | Battery capacity:4500 mAh | ||||
| 81.5 | ≈ | Battery capacity:4500 mAh | ||||
| 83.0 | ≈ | Battery capacity:5000 mAh | ||||
| 83.0 | ≈ | Battery capacity:5000 mAh | ||||
| 81.5 | ≈ | Battery capacity:4500 mAh | ||||
| 83.0 | ≈ | Battery capacity:5000 mAh | ||||
| 83.0 | ≈ | Battery capacity:5000 mAh | ||||
| 83.0 | ≈ | Battery capacity:5000 mAh | ||||
rear-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | rear-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100.0 | - | Rear-camera resolution:64 MP | ||||
| 97.8 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:48 MP | ||||
| 61.7 | Rear-camera resolution:13 MP | |||||
| 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | |||||
| 59.3 | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | |||||
| 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | |||||
| 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | |||||
| 61.7 | Rear-camera resolution:13 MP | |||||
front-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | front-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.4 | - | Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| 70.0 | Front-camera resolution:12 MP | |||||
| 58.3 | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
| 75.4 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| 75.4 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| 75.4 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| 75.4 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| 58.3 | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
grip
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | grip | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.6 | - | Color:Black/Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.1 mm) x 6.6 inches (167.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.4 mm), Weight:218.5 oz (218.5 g) | ||||
| 48.9 | ≈ | Color:Black/Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.7 mm) x 6.3 inches (158.8 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.3 mm), Weight:217 oz (217 g) | ||||
| 51.9 | ≈ | Color:Coral Red/Jade Green, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.8 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm), Weight:190.5 oz (190.5 g) | ||||
| 51.2 | ≈ | Color:Black/Blue/Green, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.5 mm) x 6.4 inches (162.2 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm), Weight:193 oz (193 g) | ||||
| 51.3 | ≈ | Color:Purple/Aurora White/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.2 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.5 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm), Weight:198.5 oz (198.5 g) | ||||
| 51.2 | ≈ | Color:Magnetic Black/Spring White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.5 mm) x 6.4 inches (162.2 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm), Weight:193 oz (193 g) | ||||
| 51.2 | ≈ | Color:Magnetic black,spring white,blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.5 mm) x 6.4 inches (162.2 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm), Weight:193 oz (193 g) | ||||
| 51.7 | ≈ | Color:Ink blue/Jade Red, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.7 mm) x 6.3 inches (159.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm), Weight:191.5 oz (191.5 g) | ||||
screen cleanliness
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen cleanliness | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76.3 | - | Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2256, Pixel density:363 ppi | ||||
| 84.9 | Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:402 ppi | |||||
| 54.0 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1544, Pixel density:268 ppi | |||||
| 83.6 | Display type:LTPS IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:394 ppi | |||||
| 84.9 | Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:403 ppi | |||||
| 83.6 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:394 ppi | |||||
| 83.6 | Display type:LTPS IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:394 ppi | |||||
| 54.0 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1544, Pixel density:268 ppi | |||||
performance
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.9 | - | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+, CPU specs:2.96GHz+2.42GHz+1.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:12GB | ||||
| 98.4 | ≈ | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+, CPU specs:2.84GHz+2.42GHz+1.78GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:12GB | ||||
| 71.9 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439, CPU specs:1.95GHz+1.45GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB | |||||
| 89.3 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675, CPU specs:2.0GHz+1.7GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB | |||||
| 96.3 | ≈ | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855, CPU specs:2.84GHz+2.42GHz+1.78GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:8GB | ||||
| 91.5 | OS:Android, Chipset:Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65, CPU specs:2.0GHz+1.7GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:8GB | |||||
| 89.3 | OS:Android, Chipset:Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65, CPU specs:2.0GHz+1.7GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB | |||||
| 71.9 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439, CPU specs:1.95GHz+1.45GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB | |||||
Specifications of vivo NEX 3 5G
| vivo NEX 3 5G | ||||
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| Maker | vivo | |||
| Release date | 9, 2019 | |||
| Color | Black/Blue | |||
| OS | Android | |||
| Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 3.0 inches (76.1 mm) x 6.6 inches (167.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.4 mm) | |||
| Weight | 218.5 oz (218.5 g) | |||
| Display size | 6.89 inch | |||
| Display type | Super AMOLED | |||
| Screen resolution (width x height) | 1080 x 2256 | |||
| Pixel density | 363 ppi | |||
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | |||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ | |||
| CPU specs | 2.96GHz+2.42GHz+1.8GHz×8(OctaCore) | |||
| RAM size | 12GB | |||
| Storage size | 256GB | |||
| Rear-camera resolution | 64 MP | |||
| Front-camera resolution | 16 MP | |||
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