The Vivo T3 Ultra comes with a premium design and offers a sleek profile. Check out the review to know more about the new performance-centric smartphone from Vivo.
The Vivo T series, which stands for Turbo, has been one of the most important series for the brand. The series includes phones meant for power users at an affordable pricing. The company recently unveiled its next-generation T3 series phones, which include the T3 Pro, T3 5G, and more. However, these phones cater to the upper section of the mid-range segment. Now, the company is back with another product for the mid-range segment with the launch of T3 Ultra. The handset has a price tag of Rs 31,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The mid variant with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage is priced at Rs 33,999, while the top-end model with 12GB + 256GB storage is available for Rs 35,999.
The latest smartphone from the brand offers some good value-for-money propositions like the powerful Dimensity 9200+ chipset, the new Sony IMX921 sensor, and more. That said, is it enough to give stiff competition to the likes of OnePlus, Honor, and Realme? Let’s find out in this review.
Vivo has played it smartly with the design of the Vivo T3 Ultra. The latest smartphone is based on the more expensive Vivo V40 series in terms of design and feel, but of course, it has some downgrades. On a positive note, the handset looks sleek and lightweight when holding it. The weight distribution on the Vivo T3 Ultra is fairly balanced, meaning you will not feel much strain while holding or using it for a prolonged period.
I got the Frost Green colour for the review, and I can say that this will probably be a popular choice for the customers. It offers a refresh colour option that gives a cool-minty vibe, but if you like neutral colours, you can also go for the Lunar Gray colour option. The rear panel offers a soft, velvety touch, which makes it quite comfortable to hold in the hand. The camera module looks just like the Vivo V40 series.
Now coming to some downgrades compared to the Vivo V40 series. The frames present in the Vivo T3 Ultra are made of plastic. Secondly, the company has added Schott Xsenation glass for protection, which is also a downgrade from the Corning Gorilla Glass protection available with the Vivo V40 series. That said, the phone does come with an IP68 rating, which makes it water and dust-resistant.
Coming to the display, the Vivo T3 Ultra 5G comes loaded with a curved AMOLED screen that offers a bezel-less experience. Being a curved display, the accidental touches are minimal, which is a common problem with such kinds of screens.
The display offers crisp visuals and vibrant colours. The viewing angles are great, and the outdoor visibility is good, all thanks to the 4,500 nits of peak brightness. You also get three different colour modes to customise the display to your own taste. These include Standard, Professional, and Bright.
The Professional colours have better saturation, while the Bright mode makes the colours pop out slightly compared to the Standard. The handset also comes loaded with a dynamic 120Hz screen refresh rate, making the whole scrolling experience smooth. There is also a Visual Enhancement mode that optimises the colours and contrasts for apps like YouTube and Netflix to further make the viewing experience a better one.
