Launch report · Vivo

Vivo Xplay 3S: 2013 first QHD 2K display phone.

SpecEagle Editorial·Dec 2013·$650·Score 74/100

Vivo's 2013 Xplay 3S was the FIRST phone with QHD 2K display — 6" 1440x2560 + dual Hi-Fi DAC.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.0" QHD first 2K
Chipset
Snapdragon 800
RAM
3 GB
Audio
Cirrus + ESS
What stands out
  • FIRST phone with QHD/2K display.
  • Snapdragon 800 + 3 GB RAM.
  • Dual Cirrus + ESS DAC.
  • Rear fingerprint.
What to watch
  • 198 g heavy.
  • Plastic build.
  • Funtouch bloat.
  • TD-LTE Chinese-only.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus 5 (LG)
$349 · score 84/100