Vivo started its inning in the budget 5G smartphone segment with the Series T and expanded this lineup earlier this year with the T3 5G. Within a few months, the Chinese OEM is back with its older sibling, i.e., the Vivo T3 Pro. The latest Vivo offering has entered the highly competitive mid-range segment with a starting price range below Rs. 25,000. And we do see some significant improvements in the hardware. But how well this phone fairs when used as a daily driver? At Giznext, we got a chance to review the Vivo T3 Pro 5G and if this phone has got your interest, do check the pros and cons before you settle for the final deal.
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Vivo T3 Pro 5G: Variants And Pricing
Vivo T3 Pro 8GB RAM+ 128GB Storage: Rs. 24,999
Vivo T3 Pro 8GB RAM+ 256GB Storage: Rs. 26,999
Color Options: Sandstone Orange, Emerald Green
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Vivo T3 Pro Box Contents
- Vivo T3 Pro handset
- Back cover
- User manuals
- SIM Card ejector tool
- Power adapter
- USB Type-C cable
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The Pros
Slim And Luxurious Finish
The Vivo T3 Pro 5G has evolved massively in terms of design and its all premium this time. Specifically, if you go for the Sandstone Orange version which personally we liked due to the vegan leather back finish. The T3 Pro 5G is also available in Emerald Green option which offers a glass-like finish and is as premium as the Sandstone variant.
The big squarish camera module with metallic layout housing dual camera lens and a flash. What we additionally liked about its design is the ultra slim form factor despite the beefy 5,500 mAh battery package. This along with the curved edges allows a decent grip and comfortable usage with single hand.
Besides, the rounded edges makes more room for the screen upfront offering an almost bezel-less design and maximum screen surface for content consumption. Ports and keys have got the usual positioning. Both power and the volume adjusters are on the right spine, while the SIM card tray, USB Type-C port, and the speaker grille gets bottom panel mounting. Overall, the T3 Pro 5G is definitely one of the classy-looking handsets in its league while balancing the practicality with its handling.
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Brighter Screen, Crisp Visuals
Vivo T3 Pro 5G has an advanced screen panel which surely elevates the video playback and gaming experience. The curved AMOLED screen is tall and measures 6.77-inches supporting an FHD+ resolution. The visual response is further enhanced with the 120Hz refresh rate and its 4500 nits of peak brightness.
It easily is amongst the most bright display panels in the mid-range segment which ensures you don’t strain your eyes while watching content under harsh sunlight. With the OTT streaming platforms too, the visuals have been a treat making us binge on our favorite shows and movies.
While the curved display is visually appealing, it is slightly prone to accidental touches. But that’s can be avoided with careful handling. That said of the video playback, the gaming visuals are also top notch. You can play intensive action games while enabling the HD settings.
No frame drops have been experienced during such game play sessions. Since this is an AMOLED screen, you also get an integrated fingerprint scanner. The in-display fingerprint lock is quick and responsive with device unlocking making it a safe barrier protecting privacy.
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Performance No Compromise
Vivo T3 Pro 5G with its octa-core Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 5G chipset is a performance beast. For a mid-range phone, performance delivery is one the core USPs which the T3 Pro 5G addresses quite well. The T3 Pro’s SD 7 Gen 3 SoC gets Adreno 720 GPU which as per Vivo has allowed the handset to achieve better performance overall. The chipset is not just efficient but also fast making the T3 Pro 5G quicker with operations.
Apps boot up almost instantly with a tap and there’s hardly any sluggish user experience while performing different tasks on the apps. Multitasking too is swift when you use the T3 Pro 5G. Despite several apps open in the background, you can switch without any flinches.
The T3 Pro 5G is full capable of handling high-end games. And if you are an FPS shooting game fanatic, you’ll be impressed with the devices’s capabilities to run graphic-extensive games. You can use the dedicated gaming mode for further refinements and enhancements with the gaming experience. We also tested the handset using 3D Mark and Geekbench benchmark platforms. The screenshots are attached for reference.
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Power Backup And Fast Charging
The T3 Pro is again one the few phones in the segment to be backed up by a 5,500 mAh battery setup. Within less than an hour, you can get the device charged completely from 0- 100 percent. Thanks to the bundled 80W fast charger. As far as the backup’s concerned, the beefy setup has got it covered as you’ll need a replug only by the end of the day if the usage has been extensive.
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The Cons
Single RAM Option
Vivo T3 Pro is definitely one of the striking packages with a price value starting below Rs. 25,000. In fact, its spec-sheet can be considered the best in the segment. But with the RAM configuration being limited to 8GB, this handset’s full potential couldn’t be unleashed in our opinion. While it is efficient with multitasking, faster speed would have made it the hard-to-miss deal collectively. Thankfully, the brand is providing options with the onboard storage space. The T3 Pro 5G is available with both 128GB and 256GB native storage capacity.
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No Dedicated Portrait Camera Sensor
The Vivo T3 Pro ships with dual rear camera sensors where the primary lens is a 50MP Sony IMX582 sensor with an f/1.79 aperture and OIS. Combined with it is an 8MP sensor which is an ultra-wide sensor featuring an aperture length of f/2.2.
As you would expect with Vivo, the cameras are good with detailing; specifically when the shots are clicked in suitable lighting conditions. The dynamic range is high and the camera does a great job with preserving natural colors and tones.
However, the reason it gets listed in this section is the fact that it comes void of a dedicated sensor for depth mapping. We already have mentioned how clear its photos are. In fact, the portrait shots with AI are also decent. But a dedicated sensor would have helped with more refinements.
The camera performance of the T3 Pro is definitely satisfactory. Even the 16MP selfie snapper clicks vibrants images that you can exhibit online at social media platforms. For content creators too, the T3 Pro’s 4K video recording with decent stabilizations works in favor.
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Hybrid SIM Slot
This seems to be the common con for mid-range Android phones nowadays as most of the OEMs apparently are doing away with the 3-way SIM slot. The only drawback here is that you are unable to use two SIM cards and an external SD Card simultaneously.
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Bloatware
Again, this is common con in our opinion. However, over the years we have seen the smartphone brands working on providing a cleaner UI. And with the added AI features, the usage is surely improving. However, the pre-loaded bloatware if removed completely will be an added bonus.
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Worth A Buy?
Well, if your budget isn’t exceeding Rs. 25,000 and you are looking for an all-rounder daily driver, the T3 Pro 5G is a solid bet. Vivo has improved the overall quality of the Series T gradually and finally seems to have ticked all the boxes with the T3 Pro 5G.
