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Realme C3 (32GB/2GB) vs Vivo NEX S (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Realme C3 vs Vivo NEX S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Vivo NEX S X Realme C3 (32GB/2GB) 07Points
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
22Points Vivo NEX S (256GB) Compare Realme C3 X
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

C3 (32GB/2GB)} 7 Advantages Realme C3 (32GB/2GB) vs NEX S (256GB)} 22 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+195 grams (6.83 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.1 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+256GB (236GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2316 pixels117%
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+388 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"vs+6.59"1%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP21%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches10%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
10Wvs+22.5W125%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
+16 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
ModelRealme C3 (32GB/2GB)NEX S (256GB)
Other model namesRealme C3 RMX2020, RMX2021, RMX2027NEXζ——θˆ°η‰ˆ, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandRealmeVivo
Release date2/14/2020, Announced: 2/5/20206/1/2018
Depth8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 164.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.47 in)77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2316 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI388 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features480nits[typ]feature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceRealme UIfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G70 (MT6769V/CB) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (820MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 192223 (v8)
Geekbench: 1262 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (236GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/75 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.25Β΅m pixel1.4Β΅m pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Reverse charging by cable
22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Frozen Blue, Blazing Red, Volcano Greyβ€’ Colors: Black, Red
β€’ Funtouch OS 4
β€’ 32-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ Pop-up front camera

☒️ Radiation rate

Realme C3 (32GB/2GB)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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