vivo iQOO 15 vs vivo NEX 3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
vivo iQOO 15
Faster charging
vivo iQOO 15
Higher-resolution camera
vivo NEX 3
Better display
vivo iQOO 15
Lighter body
vivo iQOO 15
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.85 | 6.89 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3168 | 2256 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | — |
| Peak Brightness | 6000 | — |
| PPI | 508 | 363 |
| Screen-to-body | 90.7 | 93.6 |
Platform
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 640 (700 MHz) |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 855 + |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | OriginOS 6 | — |
| OS Version | 16 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 85mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| Telephoto | — | 13 MP, f/2.5, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.1, 15mm, (ultrawide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7000 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 44 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 40 | — |
Body
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back or glass back | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.7 | 167.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 215 | 217.3 |
| Width (mm) | 76.8 | 76.1 |
Launch
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, October 20 | 2019, September. Released 2019, September |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, October 20 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 | vivo NEX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both vivo iQOO 15 and vivo NEX 3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
vivo iQOO 15 packs a 7000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
vivo NEX 3 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 64 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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