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vivo NEX 3S 5G

6.4 NeoScore #1372 of 6247

Launched March 2020

Overview

NeoScore

6.4

#1372 of 6247

Design & display
6.9
Performance & hardware
6.5
Camera
6.8
Connectivity
6.8
Battery & charging
5.1

Strengths

  • Its 4,500 mAh battery has slightly more capacity than average for phones of its time.
  • Its 44 W charging is among the fastest of its time.
  • Its AnTuTu score of 745,100 is among the highest of its time.

Weak points

  • At 219.5 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
  • Its 363 ppi are below average for phones of its time.
Display
6.89″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,256 px
Design
219.5 g76.1 mm167.4 mm9.4 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
AnTuTu
745,100Better than 80% of phones
Battery
4,500 mAh44 W
Cameras
64 Mpx · f/1.813 Mpx · f/2.4613 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 16 Mpx · f/2.1
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 10

Editorial report

vivo NEX 3S 5G technical sheet

The vivo NEX 3S 5G suits buyers who value performance and camera flexibility, but its 219.5 g weight is heavier than most phones of its time. The 6.89″ Super AMOLED display fills 93.6% of the front, a screen-to-body ratio among the best of its era; its 363 ppi density, however, is below average. The screen has curved edges and supports HDR10+.

The Snapdragon 865 scores 745,100 in AnTuTu, among the highest results of its time, and its 256 GB storage is more than most phones launched around then offer. The main camera pairs 64 MP with a 1/1.72″ sensor, larger than those in most phones of its time. A telephoto camera adds 2x optical zoom, among the longest of its era. Taken as a whole, the camera is better than most phones launched around the same time.

Connectivity is among the best of its time, with 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and NFC. Its 4,500 mAh battery has slightly more capacity than average, while 44 W charging is among the fastest. The phone has no Google Services, and its storage cannot be expanded. With a NeoScore of 6.4, the vivo NEX 3S 5G is a compelling fit for buyers seeking strong performance, a large display and optical zoom who can accept its weight and software limitations.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

6.36 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 256 GB / China

Design & display

6.9

Display Technology Super AMOLED
8.7
Display Pixel Density 363 ppi
7.2
Display Features HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
4.5
Weight 219.5 g
4.1
Usable Surface 93.6 %
10.0
Body Thickness 9.4 mm
5.6

Performance & hardware

6.5

AnTuTu Score 745,100
3.7
RAM Capacity 12 GB
7.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 7 nm
6.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.84 GHz
7.4
RAM Type LPDDR5
8.0

Camera

6.8

Sensor Size 1/1.72″
6.2
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Resolution 64 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 2 x
5.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse
0.0

Connectivity

6.8

Connectivity Features USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.1

Battery Capacity 4,500 mAh
7.4
Fast Charge Power 44 W
6.9
Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
0.0

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Design & display
6.91
Performance & hardware
6.45
Camera
6.77
Connectivity
6.8
Battery & charging
5.06
NeoScore rank
#1372 / 6247

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Processor Process Size
7 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.84 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
745,100
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1,117
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
3,274
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A77 core at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A77 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, Orange, Red
Body Thickness
9.4 mm
Body Width
76.1 mm
Body Height
167.4 mm
Weight
219.5 g
Usable Surface
93.6 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,500 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
44 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19:9
Display Technology
Super AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.89″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,256 px
Display Pixel Density
363 ppi
Display Contrast Ratio
6,000,000 :1
Display Features
HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 10
OS Family
Android
OS Version
10
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
Cellular Technologies
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
2,000 Mbps
Max. upload speed
318 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, 32-bit/384kHz Audio

Technical

Model numbers
V1950A

NEX 3S 5G

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

64 MP main camera

Sensor Model
Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/1.72″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/1.72″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 960 fps, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
960 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse
2

13 MP telephoto camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Optical Zoom
2 x
Aperture
f/2.46
Camera Features
Optical Zoom, Triple Camera
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Lens
Optical Zoom
2 x
Aperture
f/2.46
Features
Camera Features
Optical Zoom, Triple Camera
3

13 MP ultrawide camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.2
Camera Features
Ultra-Wide Camera
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Features
Camera Features
Ultra-Wide Camera
4

16 MP pop-up selfie camera

Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3.06″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.1
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Front-Facing LED Flash, Retractable Front Camera
Sensor
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3.06″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.1
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Front-Facing LED Flash, Retractable Front Camera
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
China
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
China

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