The verdict
Your pick: vivo S17e, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | S17e | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S17e, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 188 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 44 W
- Usable Surface
- 90.2 %
- against 86.8 %
vivo T3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,800 nits
- against 1,300 nits
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S17e | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 738,952 Best value | 734,924 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,187 | 1,187 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,643 | 2,643 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 and 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S17e | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Mint Green, Gold, Cyan | Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 163.2 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % Best value | 86.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polyurethane |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | S17e | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 44 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | S17e | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,800 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 Best value | 6,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | S17e | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S17e | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S17e | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | S17e | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.94 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | 4,700 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S17e | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S17e | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2285A | — |
