vivo iQOO 3 5G - user opinions and reviews
- PULKIT
- GQf
S20 FE 5g and iqoo 3 5g are very close in terms of specifications. Which one should I choose considering battery backup and overall experience?
1919936- RishiGuru
- utg
Shubh, 27 Jul 2021Bought Iqoo Z3 recently, did not went with applying the Jun'21 security update.
Please a... moreI don't know much about their latest mid-ranger Z3's latest software update, but their 2020 flagship iQOO 3 remains rock solid even after applying the latest Jun'21 android security update.
This month received following FOTA update:
Update version: iQOO rev 6.70.28
Update Log:
1) Fixed issue where phone is unable to receive file via Bluetooth in specific scenarios
2) Android security patch update to Jun, 2021
3) Fixed occasional restarts in specific scenarios
4) Fixed the issue of silent call recordings when Google Assistant is running in background.
5) While using Albums app, fixed the issue of crashes when you are sharing multiple images.
After update:
Model: I1927
Android Version: 11
Android security patch level: 01-Jun-2021
iQOO UI Version: 6.70.28
Software Version: PD1964F_EX_A_6.70.28
Compile Time: 03-Jun-2021
What I love about iQOO's Monster UI is their zero add policy and in being ultra fast. However the UI is somewhat lacking the sparkle in comparison to the latest efforts from other top Chinese brands. But frankly for INR 23K ($310) for the 8/128GB (LTE) variant of iQOO 3, I simply cannot complain.
- unknown
- g3t
They removed widevine L1 support from android 11 onwards for netflix, amazon prime.. Poor quality service from iqoo and barely any service centers around. Sell it while you can!
- Shubh
- NH$
Bought Iqoo Z3 recently, did not went with applying the Jun'21 security update.
Please add,
1).Is any issues reported post latest EX_A_1.76.6 (329.76MB) forex- battery drain or anything else.
2).
On the Iqoo Z3, not able to send message from SIM-2, but able to receive, did anyone faced this issue ?
Thanks In Advance
- Aloke Das
- XSt
Aloke Das, 17 May 2021Cannot comment early on this as IQOO3 sales have been boosted since Feb'2021 due to its h... moreThis is my experience with software updates of IQOO3 as compared to Oneplus and Xiaomi.
Yes, without a doubt, we are getting software upgrades every month related to latest security patches and minor bug fixes. However, I haven't seen any major update after android 11. Oneplus and Xiaomi provide major updates like better camera quality, upgrade in slow-mo video frames, video bokeh effect, better battery optimization etc. even to their older generation phones like Oneplus 7T, Poco F1 etc. till now.
I have also requested many times from IQOO Support Team to include such features in IQOO3. I always get a response that these features cannot be brought into this phone however, they will give these support to their upcoming models which they will launch.
Oneplus coming from the same family(BBK electronics) and Xiaomi(android OS); if these phones can bring some of the features with software updates which were not included at the time of their launch, I believe IQOO can also provide the same provided that IQOO3 is just only 1 year old and has a very capable hardware.
So, what I have concluded is that- if you want to see major updates as the time passes by, you should consider Oneplus, Xiaomi or Samsung in android or else, iOS.
- Ashish Singh
- XR1
RishiGuru, 14 Jun 2021What I can say, iQOO is very good in terms of software updates. At-least this holds true for t... moreBettery brain issues.will come after update
- sujit kumar
- te3
Shaan shaik, 16 May 2021Can I trust iqoo as how users trust on OnePlus. Yes you can trust on IQOO 3 5G. If you are a Gamer than it will not disappoint you. it has Snapdragon 865 processor & 180 Hz refresh rate which give you lag free performance while using multiple apps and playing PUBG and other heavy games. I am using This smartphone since March 2020 and till now i didn't face any problem like lags, hanging and also any heating problem while playing PUBG game. But yes at the time of charging it heats up little bit because of its 55W charger. it completely charged in 45 Min. but after unplug from the charger it cools withing 1 min. so don't think more and if you are so fund of playing Games like PUBG, Free Fire and other Heavy game having size more than 1.5 GB, then you can fully trust on it.
1919936- RishiGuru
- utg
Shaan shaik, 16 May 2021Can I trust iqoo as how users trust on OnePlus. What I can say, iQOO is very good in terms of software updates. At-least this holds true for their flagship devices like iQOO 3 here. Last month received the following OTA update:
Update version: iQOO rev 6.70.27
Size: 263.95 MB
Update Log:
1) Optimized system stability for better user experience
2) Android security patch update to April, 2021
After update:
Model: I1927
Android Version: 11
Android security patch level: 01-Apr-2021
iQOO UI Version: 6.70.27
Software Version: PD1964F_EX_A_6.70.27
Compile Time: 13-Apr-2021
The UI may not be to everyone's acquire taste, but is very feature rich & ultra smooth. Everything just glides on this phone. The UI is OK for me and just love those fast updates.
- Aloke Das
- XSH
Shaan shaik, 16 May 2021Can I trust iqoo as how users trust on OnePlus. Cannot comment early on this as IQOO3 sales have been boosted since Feb'2021 due to its huge price drop. So, users will share their experience to the company and lets see how company responds on the issues.
I have also shared some requirements regarding 960 fps slow motion, video bokeh effect and few camera upgrades. Lets see if company tries to provide these requirements in their next updates. If company does so, then your answer is 'Yes' and if doesn't then, we can't count on their reliability like Oneplus.
- Prox
- gMJ
Aloke Das, 10 Apr 2021I am using this phone from 3 months. Below are the performance highlights of different compone... moreAbsolutely true
- Anonymous
- D0b
Garriz, 20 Mar 2021So I've been using this device for couple of weeks and the only issue I've noticed i... moreYeah am too
- Aloke Das
- AJj
SShreyas, 23 Apr 2021Thanks for the information.
There was one more question, though. I checked XDA forums if any... moreYou will experience an UI with no ads unlike Realme, Redmi and Xiamoi UI(s).
Also, your query to custom ROM, till now no custom ROM is available. However, I would suggest you to check either the inbuilt themes and fonts for customizations or wait for Origin OS to be launched in India.
1919936- RishiGuru
- utg
SShreyas, 23 Apr 2021Thanks for the information. There was one more question, though. I checked XDA forums if any... moreI am not a guy who is into ... custom ROMs. Unable to help you on this part.
- SShreyas
- U@d
RishiGuru, 22 Apr 2021That's the best part.
iQOO's Monster UI & Vivo's FuntouchOS overlays ar... moreThanks for the information.
There was one more question, though. I checked XDA forums if anyone is building any custom ROM. But failed to find any. Do you have any information regarding that?
1919936- RishiGuru
- utg
SShreyas, 22 Apr 2021Are there any unwanted notification and advertisement like most of devices?That's the best part.
iQOO's Monster UI & Vivo's FuntouchOS overlays are both devoid of any unwanted ads and notifications. Clean UI.
They are not Realme & Redmi.
- SShreyas
- s86
RishiGuru, 10 Apr 2021So far so good. iQOO 3 is a solid VFM product and will return every cent you paid for it. That... moreAre there any unwanted notification and advertisement like most of devices?
- Anonymous
- s8H
Prashanth, 11 Apr 2021Which is better between Samsung galaxy F62 and iqoo3Iqoo 3
- vks
- vGJ
Prashanth, 11 Apr 2021Which is better between Samsung galaxy F62 and iqoo3Samsung F62 as later one is Chinese.
1919936- RishiGuru
- utg
Aloke Das, 10 Apr 2021I am using this phone from 3 months. Below are the performance highlights of different compone... moreGreat review!!!
Pretty much sums up my thoughts too.. except for the audio part using headphone jack. Audio through headphones is good in most cases but not exceptional. Qualcomm over the years have invested hugely in the audio codecs and their top-of-the-line audio codecs from their Aqstic lineup is even better. At least to my ears.
The Qualcomm Aqstic WCD9341 audio chip paired with Snapdragon 845 on my Meizu 16th (16 in China) easily beats the iQOO3 in the analogue audio quality front be it resolution, transparency ... actually in every aspect. But a lot depends on the implementation of this audio chips. Meizu has the legacy & know-how of portable audio, they know and did everything in the audio hardware implementation on 16th to wring every ounce of performance from WCD9341 with dedicated power supply to the chip. The same WCD9341 not even sounds half as good on the OnePlus devices.
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