Vivo NEX 3 launches in PH, a button-less flagship priced at JUST PHP 39,999!

What a surprise! Vivo Philippines just launched the NEX 3 and it comes with a very attractive price tag for a true flagship device.

Vivo NEX 3

A bang-for-the-buck Vivo flagship!

Why? It is priced at just PHP 39,999. Compared to its competitors, PHP 39,999 is considered as low for a phone with true flagship specs.

Stunning back design

What makes the NEX 3 even more special is its new design. At the back, it highlights a stunning 3D curved back design with a circular multi-camera placement. In front, it is the first in the market with an all-screen and button-less waterfall panel.

Vivo made that possible by using a 6.89-inch Waterfall POLED screen with FHD+ 2256 x 1080 resolution and an In-Display fingerprint reader.

Button-less design

Cleverly, it has a pressure sensor array of seven sensors together with a pressure algorithm model, X-axis motor, and micrometer-level precision recognition to provide a crisp vibrating experience and replace traditional physical buttons. It even independent power supply system for the hidden pressure keys that can be used independently during a shutdown.

Inside, this phone is a monster on paper. It is rocking the overclocked 2.96GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 855 Plus AIE octa-core processor paired with a Vapor Chamber cooling solution, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 3.0 storage.

It also has a large 4,500mAh battery capacity with ultra-fast 44W Super FlashCharge technology.

Triple-cam

For the cameras, it is one of the few with a 64MP triple-camera system. It uses a 64MP f/1.8 Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 primary camera, 13MP f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle + 13MP f/2.48 2x optical zoom. For selfies, it has a 16MP f/2.0 shooter.

This handset is also one of the few with AK4377A HiFi DAC.

Vivo NEX 3 Specs

Display: 6.89-inch Waterfall POLED screen w/ FHD+ 2256 x 1080 resolution at 363 ppi 

CPU: 2.96GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 855 Plus AIE octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 640

RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 128GB UFS 3.0

Back Camera: 64MP f/1.8 ISOCELL Bright GW1 + 13MP f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle + 13MP f/2.48 2x optical zoom w/ LED flash

Selfie Camera: 16MP f/2.0

Battery: 4,500mAh battery w/ 44W Super FlashCharge technology

OS: Android 9.1 Pie OS w/ Funtouch 9.1 OS

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM (nano)

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, AK4377A HiFi DAC, Vapor Chamber cooling, USB-C, Colors: black, white

Dimensions: 167.44 x 76.18 x 9.4 mm

Weight: 218 g

Price: PHP 39,999

Price and availability

As mentioned, the Vivo NEX 3 is priced at just PHP 39,999. To purchase the phone, visit this link.

See also: Vivo NEX 3 First Impressions

Related: Those who will pre-order the Vivo NEX 3 will get a JBL freebie!

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