Vivo V3 Review: A good smartphone with an inappropriate price tag

Vivo emerged to become a known Chinese brand all over the world. With a share of 14 percent globally, it is the fifth largest smartphone maker in the world. The company pushed its nearest competitors Xiaomi and Lenovo to get the position. In India too, Vivo is constantly trying to make its presence felt in India since the past two years. It invested hugely in the Indian smartphone market and opened its physical stores even in the tier 2 cities. Many of you would have had enough of Vivo V3’s promotion during the IPL this year. The device was launched at Rs. 17,980, in April.

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Vivo V3 Review 

I have been using the Vivo V3 for a few weeks, and here is what I think about the device. Oh, and this is the first Vivo device that I’ve reviewed and ‘surprised’ is the word that I would like use to define my experience.

Design and Display

The Vivo V3 is a finely built smartphone featuring a sleek metal body with curvy edges on the sides. The front panel of the device has 2.5D glass, which gives it a rather premium feel. Its back panel is made up of aluminum alloy with a rosy gold shade to it. The back panel is where you will find the fingerprint scanner with camera lens situated on the top left corner. On the right side of the device, you have the volume rocker and power button. On the opposite side, you have the dual-SIM card slot tray, which looks like a Hybrid SIM slot but supports nano and micro SIM card with a separate cut out for microSD at the top edge of the plate.

Vivo V3 Review 

I am quite impressed with the display quality of the Vivo V3. It did not disappoint me even in the sunny surroundings. The brightness level automatically adjusts when switching between indoor and outdoor. The color reproduction is also excellent when playing games and watching videos on the device. The 5-inch display size is not at all a letdown, but a wish granted for people with small hands (including me). It is perfect for single-hand operations. The fingerprint sensor is very responsive and unlocks the device in just 0.1 seconds. In comparison with the LeEco Le 2, V3’s fingerprint scanner unlocks faster. Thankfully, the Vivo V3 comes with a transparent plastic cover inside the box. Otherwise, it would have been one hell of a falling affair.