Oppo Reno Ace vs Vivo NEX 3
The Oppo Reno Ace (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo NEX 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo NEX 3 leads — 53/100 vs 49/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo NEX 3 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo Reno Ace has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo NEX 3 doesn't; the Oppo Reno Ace is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno Ace
Vivo NEX 3
What makes Oppo Reno Ace better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Lighter: 200g vs 217g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Vivo NEX 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (77/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno Ace vs the Vivo NEX 3, the Vivo NEX 3 scores 4 points higher (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno Ace notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (52/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno Ace | Vivo NEX 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.7×8.7 mm | 167.4×76.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno Ace
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo NEX 3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno Ace
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo NEX 3
- 6.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2256
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno Ace
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo NEX 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno Ace and Vivo NEX 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno Ace notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (52/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno Ace or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo NEX 3 edges out the Oppo Reno Ace by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno Ace and the Vivo NEX 3?
The Oppo Reno Ace has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo NEX 3 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno Ace or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo NEX 3 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno Ace over the Vivo NEX 3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Oppo Reno Ace (52/100 vs 34/100).