Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Play vs vivo iQOO Neo3 5G
Comparison between ZTE nubia Play and vivo iQOO Neo3 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia Play, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | nubia Play | iQOO Neo3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Play, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
vivo iQOO Neo3 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.1
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Play | iQOO Neo3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 325,370 | 602,183 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,117 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,274 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Kryo 475 Prime, Kryo 475 Gold, and Kryo 475 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 core, 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 cores and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | nubia Play | iQOO Neo3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 171.7 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 198.1 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 80.5 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal | — |
| Resistance Features | Pressure-Sensitive Zones | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Play | iQOO Neo3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | nubia Play | iQOO Neo3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.65″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 402 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 1440Hz PWM | HDR10, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Play | iQOO Neo3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Play | iQOO Neo3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | nubia Play | iQOO Neo3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Play | iQOO Neo3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Play | iQOO Neo3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, DTS, DTS:X | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Play | iQOO Neo3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX651J | V1981A |
