Vivo iQOO 3 smartphone review with 5G support

The Vivo brand is just beginning to gain popularity in the Russian market. Recently, advertising has appeared and at least some assortment in communication stores. But what a pity that we didn’t know about this brand much earlier! Who else, if not a Chinese manufacturer, will be able to collect all the best and pack in one smartphone, and at a fairly low price?

On the agenda we have the flagship Vivo iQOO 3 or the future legend, as experts described it. Let's figure out what is it about the new star and why India is incredibly lucky this year?

Appearance

What will make the novelty truly legendary if not a modern design? "Vivo" knows this firsthand.

A smartphone of a typical rectangular shape with rounded edges. Its dimensions are 158.5 x 74.9 x 9.2 mm and weighs 214 grams (heavy microcircuits, don't you think). The value is average, the device will fit even in a woman's or children's hand, without the possibility of "running away" to the floor. Although in this case, you should not worry, since the developers have increased the protection of the screen and case. The maximum damage is microcracks.

The front and back of the phone are made of tempered glass, which is a pleasant surprise. Firstly, the appearance of a smartphone can easily be passed off as a premium segment. Secondly, fingerprints on it are less noticeable, and in general, it is not so dirty. like plastic. Fragility is another matter, but we are still talking about Vivo. The side frames are made of aluminum, which prevents defects and chips at the corners.

The design turned out to be minimalistic, even too much. In the upper left corner there is a block of four sensors, or as it is now fashionable to call them a "quad camera". Under it is the silver logo of the brand. The case is glossy, it will surely surprise your friends with its holographic overflows in the sun.

On the back, users will enjoy the purest 6.4-inch bezel-less display. No chins, bangs, or gaudy front cameras. The latter is modestly located in the upper right corner, so you won't notice it the first time. The fingerprint has moved to the screen, which is much more convenient, because this way the case will be less dirty.

Equipment

The box of the smartphone is no different from the components of its counterparts. It contains a coupon, certificates, a SIM clip and a charger with a type C cord. That's where the developers really roam, it's in inventing colorful colors. There are 3 of them, but what kind! Volcanic Orange, Thunderstorm Black and Sapphire Silver.

We bet you've never even heard the names of such paints? Meanwhile, we simply cannot advise one thing, because each design is unique in its own way.

Specifications

Screen

Tremble Samsung, promising newcomers are on the way!

More recently, the world was amazed by the road, and most importantly the extremely bright Amoled matrix. Well, time has passed and now it is far from uncommon, because Vivo iQOO 3 is also equipped with an LED legend.

We add to everything else that it is much stronger than the same IPS and gives the irreplaceable Always-on-display function (however, this affects the charge level). Of the minuses, it is worth highlighting the fragility of blue LEDs, which will have to be changed after 5 years, as well as the PWM effect, which spoils the already low vision of people in the 21st century.

The dimensions of the display reached 6.4 inches, which is why it took up all 84% of the total area. The screen resolution is 1080 × 2400 pixels in Full HD (1080p) quality. Manufacturers promise an extremely sensitive screen with HDR10, 120Hz, 180Hz touch-sensing values. The pixel density, in turn, is 409 ppi. For those who do not understand at all what is written here, we will explain! The higher the screen density, the better the quality of the display will be able to display, in the case of the flagship Vivo iQOO 3 - this is truly a breakthrough, as we were promised!

According to experts who managed to scout the situation right at the Vivo factories, the screen meets all expectations. The transition is smooth, unlocking is fast, and the graphics of heavy games are loaded at an enviable speed.

Filling

The brand has equipped the new product with everything a client's soul can wish for. The power of this device is extremely high. First of all, it is worth noting the presence of the latest version of the Android 10 OS, which manufacturers were so eagerly chasing in 2019. Now, if desired, a neural network, a beautiful minimalist design and fast loading of the interface can appear for everyone, as if by a wave of the wallet.

The author's shell FunTouch 10.0 will complement the picture, about which caustic jokes have recently been circulated among Vivo fans, the creators really liked it! It really deserves love at least for its lock screen and widget animations, an interesting interface with customization options, and improved quick notification icons.

The main highlight of the Vivo iQOO 3 smartphone has become a productive processor, or "almost" has become. Now there is no exact date for the phone's release, nor evidence of the existence of the latest chipset, which, according to experts, will be a breakthrough in 2024.

The 7-nanometer Snapdragon 865 processor received 8 productive cores, divided into three clusters at once. The first, designed just for heavy games with detailed graphics, includes three cores with a frequency of 2.42 GHz. The second cluster has already taken 4 1.8 GHz cores, probably to support the cooling system. As for the latter, only one core will be responsible for the correct operation of the phone without failures and errors. In it, the clock speed reached only 1.2 GHz.

The official smartphone trailer clearly states that Vivo iQOO 3 will cope with both a light 2D game without any problems, and the mobile version of Battlefield 1 will survive (the one with unreal graphics and frantic frame rates). Of course, the performance would not have been at this level without the latest Adreno 650 video processor.

Based on tests comparing the Qualcomm 865 and the IPhone AT13, the brainchild of Steve Jobs and Irwin Jacobs are on the same level. Just imagine, Vivo has every chance to defeat the expensive American brand!

For AnTuTu 8:

• Qualcomm 865 - 540,000 points.
• IPhone AT13 - 560,000 points.

In the Speed ​​Test GX 2.0, the new processor took 4 seconds less to solve complex tasks than the iPhone 11.

Autonomy and additional functions

Lack of a quality battery is a concern for many brands. Often, sales of devices with unrealistic characteristics collapse, and the fault is not at all a productive battery. Find out how the Vivo iQOO 3 is doing with this?

The phone has a monolithic Li-Po battery with a capacity of 4400 mAh. The numbers are acceptable even for such a large screen, because one of the advantages of the Amoled matrix is ​​long battery life. With this value, it will be enough for a whole day of active use of social services. networks, mobile Internet, etc. In saving mode, it will last up to 3 days. Probably, the creators have not forgotten about such an important part of the smartphone, so after the release we can confidently expect an interesting approach to optimization and energy conservation.

Determined to release a cannon, the brand did not forget to talk about sound. Lovers of loud music and high-quality bass have waited! The sound level is easily adjusted with an advanced equalizer, songs are reproduced in 32 bit quality. Loudness, attention, reached 192 kHz. A real concert!

Camera and memory

It would seem that the boom in the competition "Who has more cameras?" and you can breathe easy, but no, Vivo is still in the game! To completely confuse the buyer, who just needs to take a picture of the holiday table and forget about this photo forever, the brand equipped the phone with 3 sensors at once in addition to the main ultra-wide 48 MP camera. Its aperture is f / 1.8, better known for the excellent quality of night photography.

Additional sensors:

• The first is 8 MP with a weak aperture - f / 2.2. Its main advantage is not in the brightness of the photo. This lens is often called "telephoto", by the way, exactly the same is installed in the IPhone 11. In the language of photographers, this is a wide angle shooting with double optical stabilization. On ours, bright and clear photos even during the apocalypse.
• The second is 13 MP, designed for widescreen videos and photos. The aperture is also primitive, but it should be remembered that in the hands of a talented person, even a stone will get beautiful pictures!
• The third took the remaining 2 MP. Traditionally, no one knows where it came from, he is responsible for the depth of the frame and macro shots.

The total number of megapixels did not exceed a hundred (71 MP), which greatly upset bloggers. However, it is not worth focusing only on these figures in 2024.

Remember that even in professional cameras, the pixel count can barely reach 48, and the pictures come out perfect! Better pay attention to the lenses and their functions, so you will be more confident in taking a good photo.

The front camera was immediately equipped with 16 MP with an f / 2.0 aperture. She is far from professional filming, but she will undoubtedly provide a juicy selfie in cloudy or sunny weather. Plus, it will be out in widescreen, so don't forget to invite your friends!

The RAM in Vivo iQOO 3 ranges from 6 to 12 GB. Good value for a mid-range phone. External memory 128 GB + memory card up to 256 GB.

• large screen;
• bright image;
• Full HD support;
• high performance;
• cooling function;
• high quality sound;
• Beautiful design;
• additional protection;
• expensive materials;
• the presence of the Always on Display function;
• large amount of memory.

• the charge lasts for one day;
• there is no separate slot for a memory card;
• not very good at night shots.

Outcome

It is definitely a smartphone for young people. The novelty has absorbed the latest trends and opportunities, so it is ready to surprise the world with high-quality photos and good games. If you are still thinking whether to buy this phone as a gift for a teenager, then we will answer for you: “Of course!”. Good build quality and expensive materials will last a long time, so it's more likely to go to stores, while the price of a smartphone is only 27 thousand rubles.