Vivo·Flagship · Released Jun 2018

NEX

The true all-screen pioneer with an elevating pop-up camera.

78/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$620
Color · Black
Display
6.59" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 91.2% screen
Chipset
Snapdragon 845
RAM
6/8 GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Battery
4000 mAh, 22W
Main camera
12 MP + 5 MP dual
Weight
199 g
Quick answer

The Vivo NEX is a flagship Vivo smartphone released Jun 2018, with a launch price of $620. It pairs the Snapdragon 845 with a 6.59" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 91.2% screen display, a 12 MP + 5 MP dual main camera and a 4000 mAh, 22W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — The all-screen original. Standout strengths: first true all-screen design via elevating pop-up and screen soundcasting replaced the earpiece. Main trade-off: mechanical pop-up durability questions.

AI Snapshot

The all-screen original.

Vivo NEX pioneered the elevating pop-up selfie camera and Screen SoundCasting (vibrating the display as an earpiece), achieving a notchless 91% screen-to-body ratio in 2018. It was the boldest answer to the all-screen problem of its era.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display86
Camera74
Performance84
Battery78
Build80
  • First true all-screen design via elevating pop-up
  • Screen SoundCasting replaced the earpiece
  • In-display fingerprint + Snapdragon 845

Full specifications

Type
Super AMOLED, no notch, 91.2% screen-to-body
Size
6.59 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2316 px
Fingerprint
In-display (3rd gen)
Main
12 MP Sony IMX363, f/1.8, dual-pixel, OIS
Secondary
5 MP depth
Selfie
8 MP motorized elevating pop-up

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v7
Δ class avg -82.1%
This
290,000
Class avg
1,620,000

How the NEX compares

NEXiPhone 13 miniV30
SpecEagle score787878
ChipsetSnapdragon 845Apple A15 BionicSD 7 Gen 3
Display6.59" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 91.2% screen5.4" OLED 60 Hz6.78" AMOLED 120 Hz
Main camera12 MP + 5 MP dual12 MP · f/1.650 MP · f/1.88
Battery4000 mAh, 22W2,406 mAh5,000 mAh
Launch price$620$699$449

Frequently asked questions

When was the NEX released?

The NEX was released in Jun 2018.

How much does the NEX cost?

The NEX launched at $620 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the NEX screen size and type?

The NEX has a 6.59" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 91.2% screen display.

What chipset does the NEX use?

The NEX is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the NEX have?

The NEX ships with 6/8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the NEX battery capacity?

The NEX has a 4000 mAh, 22W battery.

What is the NEX main camera?

The NEX has a 12 MP + 5 MP dual main camera.

Does the NEX have a headphone jack?

The NEX has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How much does the NEX weigh?

The NEX weighs 199 g.

What colours does the NEX come in?

The NEX is available in 2 colours: Black, Red.

Is the NEX worth buying?

Vivo NEX pioneered the elevating pop-up selfie camera and Screen SoundCasting (vibrating the display as an earpiece), achieving a notchless 91% screen-to-body ratio in 2018. It was the boldest answer to the all-screen problem of its era. SpecEagle gives the NEX an editorial score of 78/100.

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