Smartphone Vivo Nex - advantages and disadvantages

The situation on the mobile device market today is such that every day manufacturers announce new models of smartphones. One of the Chinese brands not too well-known in Russia recently released a copy that immediately attracted the attention of users due to its amazing technical features and adequate cost. So, meet our review of the Vivo Nex smartphone - advantages and disadvantages, the price of the device, functionality. We will also consider whether it is worth buying this device, who will be especially interested in it and where it is profitable to buy it.

About Vivo

Perhaps you know the Chinese brand Vivo - after all, since the beginning of 2009, the manufacturer has released more than 30 smartphone models.Vivo is also part of a larger concern - VVK, along with OnePlus, whose smartphones are much more widely represented on the Russian market. By the way, this is the reason for the low activity of Vivo in our country.

It is worth noting that in the Chinese market, Vivo pushed out such large manufacturers as Huawei and Xiaomi, and already in 2011 entered the international market.

The main feature of the company is devices with clear and high-quality sound, which is provided by High-Fidelity chips. The second important aspect is the Smart system, which makes the control of the device interface even more intuitive and convenient. And, of course, an affordable price.

Vivo even developed its own OS based on Android, but it was never implemented in smartphones.

Previously, such popular models as the ultra-thin X1 smartphone of 2012, the powerful Xplay 3S of 2013 and the stylish Y55l of 2016 acted as flagships from the Chinese manufacturer.

Today, Vivo is one of the top 10 mobile device manufacturers, including Apple and 8 other Chinese brands.

Vivo smartphone line

Smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer are presented in different price segments. If you are wondering how much a modern Vivo smartphone costs on average, then the price varies from 6,500 rubles to 56,000 rubles. Inexpensive models are in the lead, but there are enough flagships. Accordingly, belonging to different segments is emphasized by lettering:

1. X is the premium segment. It is always a unique design and bringing all sorts of innovations in production. For example, Vivo X5 and X6;
2. Y - budget smartphones, which, alas, will not be as impressive in operation as more expensive products.If you want to buy a device from this segment, look for and look at the rating of high-quality Vivo smartphones and the popularity of models so as not to miss and cross out this brand for yourself;
3. V is an intermediate segment that combines reliability and affordability. For example, V1, V1 Max and V3 Max.

Specifications

The smartphone from Vivo runs on the latest version of the Android operating system in 2018 - 8.1. It has the ability to install two SIM-cards.

The device is presented in red and black colors.

The screen diagonal of the Nex is really impressive - almost 6.6 inches, with a Super AMOLED matrix. The image occupies almost 92% of the display plane. And this is with a weight of only 199 grams. The screen, by the way, is frameless - like all modern smartphones.

Smartphone dimensions - 162 * 77 * 8 mm.

The device has two cameras. The main rear camera is 12/5 million pixels with aperture 1.8, and features such as optical stabilization, autofocus and even a macro mode. The front is designed for 8 million pixels.

The company has not abandoned wired headphones, so there is a connector for them.
Nex has a very powerful octa-core processor with a frequency of 2.8 MHz. Pleased with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory.

The smartphone is equipped with a powerful, but, unfortunately, non-removable 4000 mAh battery with fast charging function.

In general, it should be noted that the model is quite organic. Based on the technical data, the phone should literally fly and hold a charge for a long time.

Comparison with leading brand flagships

Now we will compare Nex with the Apple iPhone X and Samsung S9, the price of which today is 63-70 thousand and 38-55 thousand rubles (depending on the amount of internal memory), respectively. A Chinese smartphone costs a little less. So, here's what happens:

• The Nex surpasses the iPhone X in terms of the number of SIM cards, but the S9 also has a Dual SIM function;
• Only the Nex does not have a waterproof feature;
• Among the presented models, Nex is the heaviest (10-15 grams more), but it also has the largest screen (5.8; 6.2 and 6.6 inches);
• Nex has the fewest pixels per inch (388, 465 and 531);
• The screen resolution is slightly smaller than the iPhone and S9;
• In terms of camera performance, the Nex and iPhone are on an equal footing;
• The iPhone has a six-core processor, the S9 and Nex lead with an eight-core processor;
• In terms of battery capacity, the undoubted leaders are Nex (two of its competitors have 3500 mAh each);
• All three devices have finger and iris scanners.

Thus, Vivo is not only not inferior to its more expensive competitors, but also outperforms them in places.

Innovative smartphone features

The device has impressive capabilities, which we will now consider:

1. The fingerprint reader is right on the screen - just touch the screen anywhere. This is a very convenient and pleasant bonus for those who are used to using a fingerprint;
2. The entire display is a speaker, so the sound quality is on top. But conversations for others with the subscriber are not audible. At the same time, radio, music and video are played with an interesting stereo effect;
3. The camera is located in the body and appears only when it is called, with a characteristic sound.Moreover, the mechanism is quite reliable and will last more than one year faithfully;
4. There is a special Jovi button, when you click on it and when you point your smartphone at an object, Google issues information about it from the network. But this requires a connection to Wi-Fi or mobile Internet.

Who will suit Vivo Nex

If you want to keep up with the times and have a top modern mobile device, then the best manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, Sony, Lenovo offer this opportunity. They can rightly be attributed to the new market leader - Vivo.

Whether you like the Vivi Nex device depends on your selection criteria. Nex will surely please you if:

• The technical features of the smartphone are in the first place for you;
• You plan to upload unlicensed movies and music to your device (in the case of Apple, this is difficult);
• Do you want a stylish, powerful device that you will not be ashamed to show to friends and colleagues, at an attractive price;
• If you plan to use the device not just as a phone, but as a means for watching videos, reading e-books, playing games - the screen size will contribute to this.

Average price per device

How to choose a device at a bargain price? To do this, you should refer to Yandex.Market statistics. Currently, the device can be purchased in only two stores in Russia. One of them is the well-known “Digital”. The second is some less well-known online store. The cost differs by only 800 rubles.

So, for the price: the minimum for which you can purchase a device is 43,990 rubles, the maximum is 44,750 rubles (approximately 243,000 tenge, 700 dollars or 600 euros).

Perhaps later there will be more stores selling new products from Vivo, because they have just appeared on the Russian market.

Also, if you are interested in a model, you can try to order it on the Aliexpress trading platform or search in the search results on websites - it happens that not all offers get to Yandex.Market.

Note that with these characteristics and in comparison with analogues from other leading manufacturers, the smartphone is quite budgetary.

User Reviews

Since the device was announced in Russia in mid-July 2018 and went on sale on August 5, there are not as many reviews on the Internet as we would like. However, they are still available, as well as many specialized channels have filmed detailed reviews on the features of the operation of the device, which allow you to get a complete picture and highlight the pros and cons of the Vivo Nex smartphone:

• It is convenient to type texts due to the large keyboard;
• High-definition images and a powerful processor with an accelerator make the device perfect for gamers and for active games;
• There is a function of shooting in motion. Excellent focus and image sharpness;
• High performance, switching between applications is carried out instantly, without glitches and braking;
• A large amount of memory allows you not to remember the need to reduce the number of photos or applications on the device for a long time;
• Autonomy is delightful - the device holds a charge well (up to 2 days) and supports the “fast charge” function, which is very convenient;
• Affordable and lower price compared to competitors;
• An interesting blur effect appears in the photographs - bokeh;
• It is possible to connect other devices to the smartphone via USB;
• The fingerprint on the screen is well read, even with wet hands;
• First-class design (glass case with overflow) and unusual front camera;
• An unusual beautiful animation appears when you unlock the screen around your finger;
• The screen turns off when the phone is held in the head to save battery. Does not glare in the sun;
• The battery does not run out quickly, even if you use a smartphone with GPS as a navigator;
• Beautiful iridescent pixel grid of prisms on the back of the smartphone;
• Optimal length of the charging cord;
• Interesting 3D sound in headphones.

1. Unlocking the screen - the speed of reading a fingerprint, like the first Touch ID on iPhones (just over 1 second), while the finger must be applied in a certain way, otherwise other commands will be activated. You get used to it only with time;
2. The front camera blurs the image, as it uses the same raw technology as Apple - you can take an example photo in the store to immediately understand how the Nex takes pictures and what it is about. In fairness, it should be noted that by manually adjusting the camera, the “soap” effect can be eliminated;
3. The body materials are glass, so after some time of operation it can become scratched;
4. Fingerprints are strongly visible on the case, which overshadow its beauty;
5. Slightly unfinished device software;
6. So far, only one 128 GB package is available, I would like to be able to choose the amount of internal memory;
7. The camera does not take pictures in RAW format.

How the Vivo Nex smartphone takes pictures at night - we did not manage to understand, but let's hope that everything will be fine with this item.

Let's summarize.The Vivo Nex device is an innovative device from a leading Chinese manufacturer, which has recently appeared on the Russian market. It is up to you to decide which model is better to buy and which company is the best smartphone, but the data available today about Nex allows us to recommend it in the first place. It will effortlessly cope with any task assigned to it, thanks to an excellent processor, a large screen, a powerful battery and an excellent rear camera. This smart device is suitable for both games and for watching videos, surfing the Internet. Thanks to the ability to choose different colors, the device can be chosen for both a man and a girl or child. And, finally, the main thing - this smartphone can surprise.