vivo NEX 3S 5G vs vivo X Note
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
vivo NEX 3S 5G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
vivo X Note
Faster charging
vivo X Note
Higher-resolution camera
vivo NEX 3S 5G
Better display
vivo X Note
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.89 | 7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2256 | 3080 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| PPI | 363 | 486 |
| Screen-to-body | 93.6 | 89.5 |
Platform
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm + ) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | — | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | OriginOS |
| OS Version | 10 | 12 |
Memory
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Dual-LED flash, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 4 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| Telephoto | 13 MP, f/2.5, 52mm, (telephoto) | 12 MP, f/2, 47mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 44 | 80 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 50 |
Body
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 167.4 | 168.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 219.5 | — |
| Width (mm) | 76.1 | 80.3 |
Launch
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, March 10 | 2022, April 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, March 14 | Available. Released 2022, April 15 |
Network
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 20, 25, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | vivo NEX 3S 5G | vivo X Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both vivo NEX 3S 5G and vivo X Note are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
vivo X Note packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
vivo NEX 3S 5G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 64 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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