Vivo iQOO 3

IQOO has delivered its first smartphone IQOO 3 in India. This flagship phone is powered by powerful Snapdragon 865 SoC, including a quad-camera set up, and 55W fast charging support. Look like IQOO is set to make a mark in the flagship segment. But can this phone stand against other competitive rivals? Is it worth spending your money? Let’s read about it and find answers.

Display and Design

Vivo iQOO 3 comes with a 6.44-inch color FHD+ AMOLED display including a waterdrop notch at the top. The panel meets the resolution of 1080x2400 pixels, which amounts to 409ppi. The screen is likely to produce detailed and sharp content. The aspect ratio of the phone is 20:9, with a screen-to-body ratio of 84.4%. Buyers can experience videos and games on more screen with less bezel. Also, the phone adds an in-display fingerprint sensor.

iQOO 3 has a gloss finish at the back and an aluminum frame running along the sides - which gives it a stylish and premium look. The phone measures 158.5mmx74.8mmx9.1mm and weigh 214.5 gms which may feel heavy, especially when you hold it for a long time. iQOO 3 comes in three different color options - Volcano Orange, Tornado Black, and Quantum Silver. Vivo adds value to this phone with its elegant design and build.

Configuration and Camera

Vivo iQOO 3 runs on the latest version of Android 10. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 865 SoC coupled with up to 6GB RAM and a powerful Adreno 650 GPU. This 5th generation SoC from Qualcomm offers class-leading performance including smooth gaming and lag-free experience, while Adreno 650 GPU renders the graphics and makes the games run more stable.

iQOO 3 flaunts a 48MP primary camera, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor to capture more in image frame, a 13MP sensor with telephoto lens that enables 20x digital zoom, and a 2MP depth sensor for mapping depth. It wouldn’t be unwise to expect quality photography from this flagship-grade phone.

Battery and Storage

The phone features a 4440 mAh Li-ion battery, and depending upon your usage, the battery can give a day of power, plus with fast charge support, you will be able to fill it quickly.

Vivo iQOO 3 has 128GB of inbuilt memory, which may feel satisfying to most buyers. The phone doesn’t have any extra storage options but it is powered by UFS 3.1 that makes the phone faster for reading and writing huge data from and to the storage.

Connectivity

The connectivity options of Vivo iQOO 3 include 4G, VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 5, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, UFS 3.1, and USB-C. Vivo iQOO 3 includes support from Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi. Location tracking constellations like GPS and Glonass are also supported. The charging and data transfer port is reversible USB Type-C.

iQOO 3 offers class-leading specs and interesting camera set up. And since it’s an online exclusive phone, it retails at a very aggressive price. If you are looking for a more familiar brand, you may consider options OnePlus 7T, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A71, and Galaxy Note 10 Lite.