Vivo·Flagship · Released Sep 2019

NEX 3

Waterfall FullView display with pop-up camera.

80/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$920
Color · Glowing Night
Display
6.89" FHD+ Super AMOLED Waterfall, 99.6% screen
Chipset
Snapdragon 855+
RAM
8/12 GB
Storage
256 GB
Battery
4500 mAh, 44W
Main camera
64 MP + 13 MP UW + 13 MP tele
Weight
218 g
Quick answer

The Vivo NEX 3 is a flagship Vivo smartphone released Sep 2019, with a launch price of $920. It pairs the Snapdragon 855+ with a 6.89" FHD+ Super AMOLED Waterfall, 99.6% screen display, a 64 MP + 13 MP UW + 13 MP tele main camera and a 4500 mAh, 44W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — The waterfall flagship. Standout strengths: extreme 99.6% waterfall fullview display and pop-up cam keeps the front pristine. Main trade-off: waterfall edges cause accidental touches.

AI Snapshot

The waterfall flagship.

NEX 3 pushed the all-screen idea to its extreme — a 99.6% Waterfall display that curved almost vertically off both edges, with physical buttons replaced by pressure-sensitive zones and a pop-up camera keeping the front uninterrupted.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display88
Camera78
Performance86
Battery80
Build80
  • Extreme 99.6% Waterfall FullView display
  • Pop-up cam keeps the front pristine
  • Snapdragon 855+ with 5G option

Full specifications

Type
Super AMOLED Waterfall (curved both edges), 99.6% screen-to-body
Size
6.89 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2256 px
Main
64 MP, f/1.8
Ultrawide
13 MP, 120 deg
Telephoto
13 MP 2x
Selfie
16 MP elevating pop-up

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v7
Δ class avg -71.6%
This
460,000
Class avg
1,620,000

How the NEX 3 compares

NEX 3iPhone 13 Pro MaxX70 Pro+
SpecEagle score808080
ChipsetSnapdragon 855+Apple A15 BionicSnapdragon 888+
Display6.89" FHD+ Super AMOLED Waterfall, 99.6% screen6.7" LTPO OLED6.78" LTPO AMOLED 120 Hz
Main camera64 MP + 13 MP UW + 13 MP tele12 MP · f/1.550 MP GN1 · f/1.57
Battery4500 mAh, 44W4,352 mAh4,500 mAh
Launch price$920$1,099$1,099

Frequently asked questions

When was the NEX 3 released?

The NEX 3 was released in Sep 2019.

How much does the NEX 3 cost?

The NEX 3 launched at $920 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the NEX 3 screen size and type?

The NEX 3 has a 6.89" FHD+ Super AMOLED Waterfall, 99.6% screen display.

What chipset does the NEX 3 use?

The NEX 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the NEX 3 have?

The NEX 3 ships with 8/12 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the NEX 3 battery capacity?

The NEX 3 has a 4500 mAh, 44W battery.

What is the NEX 3 main camera?

The NEX 3 has a 64 MP + 13 MP UW + 13 MP tele main camera.

Does the NEX 3 have a telephoto zoom camera?

Yes — the NEX 3 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 13 MP 2x.

Does the NEX 3 have 5G?

The NEX 3 supports 5G (Yes (5G variant)).

Does the NEX 3 have a headphone jack?

The NEX 3 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How much does the NEX 3 weigh?

The NEX 3 weighs 218 g.

What colours does the NEX 3 come in?

The NEX 3 is available in 2 colours: Glowing Night, Liquid Sky.

Is the NEX 3 worth buying?

NEX 3 pushed the all-screen idea to its extreme — a 99.6% Waterfall display that curved almost vertically off both edges, with physical buttons replaced by pressure-sensitive zones and a pop-up camera keeping the front uninterrupted. SpecEagle gives the NEX 3 an editorial score of 80/100.

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