Vivo NEX 3

The Vivo NEX 3 and Vivo NEX 3 5G are Android phablets developed by Vivo which were unveiled on 16 September 2019.

Vivo NEX 3
Vivo NEX 3 5G

Developer	Vivo
Manufacturer	Vivo
Slogan	Future Beyond Edges
Series	NEX
First released	September 2019
Predecessor	Vivo NEX Dual Display
Successor	Vivo NEX 3S
Compatible networks	2G 3G 4G LTE
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	H: 167.4 mm (6.59 in) W: 76.1 mm (3.00 in) D: 9.4 mm (0.37 in)
Weight	217.3 g (7.67 oz) 218.5 g (7.71 oz) (5G)
Operating system	Android 9.0 "Pie", Funtouch 9.1
System-on-chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
CPU	Octa-core (1 × 2.96 GHz, 3 × 2.42 GHz, 4 × 1.78 GHz) Kryo
GPU	Adreno 640
Memory	8 GB RAM 8 or 12 GB RAM (5G)
Storage	128 GB 256 GB (5G)
Battery	4500 mAh
Rear camera	Triple 64 MP (wide), 13 MP (telephoto), 13  MP (ultrawide) f/1.8, f/2.5, f/2.2 aperture LED flash, HDR, PDAF, panorama Slow-motion HD 720p video (up to 960 FPS) FHD 1080p video (up to 30/60/120 FPS) 4K 2160p video (up to 30 FPS)
Front camera	Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.1 FHD 1080p (up to 30 FPS)
Display	6.89 in (175 mm) FHD+ Super AMOLED, 2256 × 1080 (363 ppi)
Connectivity	GSM, LTE, LTE Advanced, HSDPA, CDMA, 5G (optional)
Data inputs	Sensors: Accelerometer Compass Fingerprint scanner (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Website	www.vivo.com/en/products/nex3
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Specifications

Design

The NEX 3 and NEX 3 5G both have an aluminum frame and curved Gorilla Glass on the back and Schott Xensation® Up glass on the front. The curved edges of the display do not allow for physical power and volume buttons; pressure-sensitive haptic keys are implemented instead. A small button at the top of the device is situated next to the pop-up camera mechanism and is used for hard reset and screen lock only.

Hardware & Software

Internally, the Snapdragon 855+ and Adreno 640 are used, with a 4500 mAh battery powering both. The 5G model also has a vapor chamber dedicated to the modem. The NEX 3 is available with 128 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.0 storage and 8 GB of RAM, while the NEX 3 5G is available with 256 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.0 storage and 8 or 12 GB of RAM. Both can quick charge at 44W via USB-C, but do not have wireless charging. Biometric options comprise an updated in-display optical fingerprint reader and facial recognition. The phones' rear cameras are housed in a centered circular module, consisting of a 64 MP main sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor and a 13 telephoto sensor. A pop-up camera hides the 16 MP front sensor and a flash. The mechanism has been improved and is now faster and more durable, taking 0.65 seconds to operate. Both devices have one screen, lacking their predecessor's dual-screen functionality. The Vivo NEX 3 and NEX 3 5G have a 6.89" (175mm) FHD+ HDR10 display with a resolution of 1080 x 2256 pixels and a screen-body ratio of 93.6%. A Samsung-made Super AMOLED panel is used on both with a curved "Waterfall" design akin to the Mate 30 Pro's. Edge detection and palm rejection are implemented to prevent accidental touches. The phones' rear cameras are housed in a centered circular module, consisting of a 64 MP main sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor and a 13 telephoto sensor. OIS is not present on any of the sensors. A pop-up camera hides the 16 MP front sensor and a flash. The mechanism has been improved and is now faster and more durable, taking 0.65 seconds to operate. Both phones run on Android 9.0 "Pie" with Vivo's Funtouch 9.1 skin.

Successor

Vivo announced the NEX 3S 5G on 10 March 2020 as a hardware revision of the NEX 3 5G. The device features an upgraded Snapdragon 865 SoC, Android 10 with Funtouch 10 and HDR10+ support for the display, and benefits from newer LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 and Bluetooth 5.1. The design remains the same, although there is now an orange color variant.