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Vivo NEX S (256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX S vs Xiaomi Mi 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 3 X Vivo NEX S (256GB) 21Points
Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) Compare Vivo NEX S X
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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NEX S (256GB)} 21 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB) vs Mi 3 (16GB)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core61%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (236GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (13GB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner		vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1080x2316 pixels21%
Higher resolution screen		vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.59"32%
Larger screen		vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 13MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps23 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4000 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3050 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
199 grams (6.97 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)37%
Lighter
388 PPIvs+441 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
ModelNEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Other model namesNEXζ——θˆ°η‰ˆ, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK ApexXiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China		feature not registered
BrandVivoXiaomi
Release date6/1/201812/1/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)73.6 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.59" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2316 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 330 450MHz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (236GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100		UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)		Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4		13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BM31
Battery capacity4000 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered400 hours (16.7 days)

βž• Other features

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Black, Red
β€’ Funtouch OS 4
β€’ 32-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ Pop-up front camera		β€’ Colors: Metallic gray
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
β€’ MI UI 5.0
β€’ Dirac HD sound
β€’ Touchscreen with gloves
β€’ WiFi display

☒️ Radiation rate

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
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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