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vivo NEX 3S 5G
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vivo NEX 3S 5G

Released: 2020, March 10Price: About 630 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, March 14

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, Funtouch 10.0
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.89 inches, 119.3 cm, 2, (~93.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10+
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandVivo
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Modelvivo NEX 3S 5G
PriceAbout 630 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Blue, Orange
ModelsV1950A
SingleMotorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, March 14
Triple64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, 13 MP, f/2.5, 52mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), PDAF
Weight219.5 g (7.76 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 20, 25, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Charging44W wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Released2020, March 10
Announced2020, March 10
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions167.4 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm (6.59 x 3.00 x 0.37 in)
Resolution1080 x 2256 pixels (~363 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

vivo NEX 3S 5G Overview

About vivo NEX 3S 5G vivo NEX 3S 5G is another flagship from Vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. vivo NEX 3S 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

vivo NEX 3S 5G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the vivo NEX 3S 5G?

The vivo NEX 3S 5G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does vivo NEX 3S 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many vivo devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting vivo NEX 3S 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the vivo NEX 3S 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does vivo NEX 3S 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your vivo NEX 3S 5G.