Vivo Nex smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

The situation on the market of mobile devices today is such that every day manufacturers announce new models of smartphones. One of the Chinese brands not too well-known in Russia has recently released a copy that immediately attracted the attention of users - due to its amazing technical features and adequate cost. So, meet our review on the Vivo Nex smartphone - the advantages and disadvantages, the price of the device, the functionality. We will also consider whether it is worth purchasing this device, who will be especially interested in it and where it is profitable to buy it.

About the manufacturer Vivo

Perhaps you know the Chinese brand Vivo - since the beginning of 2009, the manufacturer has released more than 30 models of smartphones. Vivo is also part of a larger concern, VVK, along with OnePlus, whose smartphones are much more widely available on the Russian market. By the way, this is the reason for the low activity of Vivo in our country.

It is worth noting that in the Chinese market, Vivo squeezed out such large manufacturers as Huawei and Xiaomi and entered the international market already in 2011.

The main feature of the company is devices with clear and high quality sound, which is provided by High-Fidelity chips. The second important aspect is the Smart system, which makes operating the device interface even more intuitive and convenient. And, of course, an affordable price.

Vivo even developed its own Android-based OS, but it was never implemented in smartphones.

Previously, such popular models as the ultra-thin smartphone X1 of 2012, the powerful Xplay 3S of 2013 and the stylish Y55l in 2016 acted as flagships from the Chinese manufacturer.

Today Vivo is one of the top 10 mobile device manufacturers, including Apple and 8 other Chinese brands.

Vivo Smartphone Line

Smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer are presented in different price segments. If you are wondering how much a modern Vivo smartphone costs on average, then the price ranges from 6,500 rubles to 56,000 rubles. Inexpensive models are in the lead, but there are also enough flagships. Accordingly, belonging to different segments is emphasized by the marking with letters:

1. X is the premium segment. It is always unique design and attraction of all kinds of innovations in production. For example, Vivo X5 and X6;
2. Y - budget smartphones that, alas, will not be as impressive in use as more expensive products. If you want to purchase a device from this segment, search and see the rating of high-quality Vivo smartphones and the popularity of models, so as not to miss and cross out this brand for yourself;
3. V is an intermediate segment that combines reliability and availability. For example, V1, V1 Max and V3 Max.

Nex Specifications

The smartphone from Vivo runs on the latest version of the Android operating system in 2018 - 8.1. It has the ability to install two SIM cards.

The device is available in red and black.

The screen size of the Nex is really impressive - almost 6.6 inches, with a Super AMOLED matrix. The image occupies almost 92% of the display plane. And this with a weight of only 199 grams. The screen, by the way, is frameless - like all modern smartphones.

The dimensions of the smartphone are 162 * 77 * 8 mm.

The device has two cameras. The main rear camera is 12/5 million pixels with an aperture of 1.8, and features such as optical stabilization, autofocus and even a macro mode. The front is designed for 8 million pixels.

The company has not abandoned wired headphones, so there is a connector for them.
Nex has a very powerful 2.8 MHz octa-core processor. The 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal memory are also good news.

The smartphone is equipped with a powerful, but unfortunately, non-removable 4000 mAh battery with fast charging function.

In general, it should be noted that the model is quite organic. Based on the technical data, the phone should literally fly and hold a charge for a long time.

Comparison with the flagships of leading brands

Now we will compare the Nex with the Apple IPhone X and Samsung S9, the price of which today is 63-70 thousand and 38-55 thousand rubles (depending on the amount of internal memory), respectively. The Chinese smartphone is slightly cheaper. So, this is what happens:

• In terms of the number of SIM cards, the Nex bypasses the iPhone X, but the S9 also has a Dual SIM function;
• Only the Nex lacks water resistance;
• Among the models presented, the Nex is the heaviest (10-15 grams more), but it also has the largest screen (5.8; 6.2 and 6.6 inches);
• The Nex has the fewest pixels per inch (388, 465, and 531)
• The screen resolution is slightly lower than the IPhone and S9;
• Nex and IPhone are in the lead in camera performance;
• The six-core processor for the iPhone, S9 and Nex lead with the eight-core;
• Nex is the undoubted leader in battery capacity (its two competitors have 3500 mAh each);
• All three devices have finger and iris scanners.

Thus, Vivo is not only not inferior to its more expensive competitors, but in some places bypasses them.

Innovative smartphone features

The device has impressive capabilities, which we will now look at:

1. The fingerprint reader is located right on the screen - just touch the screen anywhere. This is a very convenient and pleasant bonus for those who are used to using a fingerprint;
2. The entire display is a speaker, so the sound quality is at its best. But conversations with the subscriber are not heard for others. At the same time, radio, music and video are reproduced with an interesting stereo effect;
3. The camera is located in the body and appears only when it is called, with a characteristic sound. Moreover, the mechanism is quite reliable and will serve for more than one year with faith and truth;
4. There is a special Jovi button, when you click on which and when you hover your smartphone over an object, Google gives information about it from the network. But this requires a Wi-Fi or mobile Internet connection.

Who is Vivo Nex for?

If you want to keep up with the times and have a top-end modern mobile device, then the best manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, Sony, Lenovo offer this opportunity. These include the new market leader - Vivo.

Whether you like the Vivi Nex device depends on your selection criteria. Nex will surely delight you if:

• The technical features of the smartphone are in the first place for you;
• You plan to upload non-licensed films and music to your device (in the case of Apple, this is difficult);
• Want a stylish, powerful device that will not be ashamed to show off to friends and colleagues at an attractive price;
• If you plan to use the device not just as a phone, but as a tool for watching videos, reading e-books, playing games - the screen size will contribute to this.

Average device price

How to choose a device at a bargain price? To do this, you should refer to Yandex.Market statistics. Currently, the device can be purchased in only two stores across Russia. One of them is the well-known “Digital”.The second is a lesser known online store. The cost differs by only 800 rubles.

So, at the price: the minimum for which you can purchase the device is 43,990 rubles, the maximum is 44,750 rubles (approximately 243,000 tenge, 700 dollars or 600 euros).

Perhaps later there will be more stores selling new items from Vivo, because they have just appeared on the Russian market.

Also, if you are interested in a model, you can try to order it on the Aliexpress trading platform or search in the search results on sites - it happens that not all offers end up on Yandex.Market.

Note that with the specified characteristics and in comparison with analogues from other leading manufacturers, the smartphone is quite budgetary.

User reviews

Since the device was announced in Russia in mid-July 2018 and went on sale on August 5, there are not as many reviews on it on the Internet as we would like. However, they are still available, and many specialized channels have filmed detailed reviews on the operating features of the device, which allow you to get a holistic picture and highlight the pros and cons of the Vivo Nex smartphone:

• It is convenient to type texts due to the large keyboard;
• High definition image and powerful processor with accelerator make the device perfect for gamers and for active games;
• There is a function of shooting in motion. Excellent focusing and image sharpness;
• High performance, switching between applications is carried out instantly, without glitches and braking;
• Large amount of memory allows you to forget about the need to reduce the number of photos or applications on the device for a long time;
• Autonomy is delightful - the device holds a charge well (up to 2 days) and supports the “quick charge” function, which is very convenient;
• Affordable and lower price in comparison with competitors;
• An interesting blur effect appears on the photos - bokeh;
• It is possible to connect other devices to a smartphone via USB;
• The fingerprint on the screen is well read, even with wet hands;
• First-class design (glass body with overflow) and unusual front-facing camera;
• An unusual beautiful animation appears when you unlock the screen around your finger;
• The screen turns off when the phone is brought up in the head - to save battery. Does not glare in the sun;
• The battery does not drain quickly, even if you use a smartphone with GPS as a navigator;
• Beautiful iridescent pixel grid of prisms on the back of the smartphone;
• Optimal length of the charging cord;
• Interesting 3D sound in headphones.

1. Screen unlocking - the speed of reading a fingerprint, like the first Touch ID on iPhones (a little over 1 second), while the finger must be applied in a certain way, otherwise other commands are activated. You only get used to it over time;
2. The front camera is blurry because it uses the same raw technology as Apple's - you can take a sample photo in the store to get an immediate idea of ​​what the Nex is taking and what it is about. To be fair, it should be noted that by manually adjusting the camera, you can get rid of the “soap” effect;
3. The case materials are glass, so after some time of operation it may become covered with scratches;
4. Fingerprints are strongly visible on the case, which overshadow its beauty;
5. Slightly unfinished software of the device;
6. While there is only one 128 GB bundle available, I would like to be able to choose the amount of internal memory;
7. The camera does not take RAW images.

How the Vivo Nex smartphone takes pictures at night - we could not understand, but let's hope that everything will be fine with this item.

Let's summarize. The Vivo Nex device is an innovative device from a leading Chinese manufacturer that recently appeared on the Russian market. It is up to you to decide which model is better to buy and which company is better than a smartphone, but the data available today on Nex allows us to recommend it in the first place. With a great processor, a large screen, a powerful battery and a great rear camera, it will handle any task at hand.This smart device is suitable both for games and for watching videos, surfing the Internet. Thanks to the ability to select different colors, the device can be matched to both a man and a girl or child. And, finally, the main thing - this smartphone can surprise.