When you are looking for a class-disrupting, all-rounder smartphone under Rs 20,000, the vivo series T devices are a no-brainer. And the latest device in the lineup – vivo T3 5G – lives up to the reputation. From several segment firsts to a stunning design, the vivo T3 5G should be on top of the list if you are in the market for a value-for-money smartphone.
With the competition heating in the sub-rs 20,000 segment, the vivo T3 5G stands out with its aggressive pricing and a rock-solid spec sheet. Here are the top reasons why you should pick the vivo T3 5G as your next smartphone.
Turbo-Charged Performance
The vivo T3 5G is here to break the stereotype that budget smartphones lack in the performance department. The newest launch is the fastest phone in the Rs 20-22K smartphone market in India, achieving the highest score of 7,34,924+ on the AnTuTu V10 benchmark in this bracket.
Powering the class-leading performance of the vivo T3 5G is the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor, which offers a perfect balance between performance and efficiency. Two high-performance cores enable superior multitasking and peak power, while six efficiency cores facilitate battery longevity.
The multitasking and peak performance is further complemented by 8GB RAM. That’s not it, vivo has further pushed the envelope with an additional 8GB extended RAM, eliminating the need to manually close background apps to optimise performance. Whether you are playing BGMI or watching the latest episode of Shark Tank on the vivo T3 5G, you can switch between them effortlessly without any stutters. The combination of the system and extended RAM ensures up to 4 years of smooth operating experience, which is commendable at this price point.
The brand has also added several nifty features in the Funtouch OS 14 including a RAM saver that reduces app size to clear up to 600MB of RAM space and an App Retainer to open background apps on the same screen where you left off. Other software goodies include impressive background multitasking with Multiple Small Windows, easy navigation through operation gestures, AOD styles, and Ambient Light effects for notifications. What’s more? It even comes with 4D Game Vibration and Game Voice Changer for an entertaining gaming experience.
On the storage front, the vivo T3 5G comes with 256GB, which can save up to 60,000 photos allowing users to store all their wonderful moments in their pocket. The onboard storage can be further expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. Hence, with the vivo T3 5G, users will never have to worry about running out of storage.
Click WOW Pictures Using Powerful Cameras
You will need that extra storage on the T3 5G because you will never get tired of clicking wow-worthy pictures using the phone’s camera. vivo’s latest comes with the segment-first Sony IMX882 camera with optical image stabilisation. The main camera is backed by a 2MP bokeh camera and a flicker sensor, promising impressive portraits.
Goes without saying that the vivo T3 5G is a powerful camera phone that can capture stunning pictures with a high level of detail and sharp focus. The presence of OIS ensures that pictures and videos turn out crystal clear even when the subject is in motion. It also ensures that users’ memorable moments are captured in ultra-HD quality. Further, vivo’s proprietary zoom optimisation algorithm is designed to retain the sharpness and details even when zoomed in.
The camera comes into its element after the sun goes down, thanks to multiple dedicated night modes. These include Super Night Mode for vibrant low-light pictures, Super Moon mode for clicking highly detailed and zoomed-in shots of the Moon, and Super Night Portrait for beautifying the subject in low-light conditions. There are also various stylish night filters to click artistic night shots.
vivo has also elevated the photography experience on the T3 5G with various features like Snapshot to capture rapidly moving subjects, Document shots, Dual View, multi-style portrait filters for front and back cameras, and more. There’s a Vlog Movie Creator mode as well, which offers real-time guidance to create stylish vlogs using templates, camera positioning, special effects, background music, etc.
On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera, which also benefits from multiple portrait styles and vivo’s optimisation algorithm.
Simply put, no matter whether you are clicking selfies, shooting vlogs, or capturing moments in daily life, the vivo T3 5G will be your constant companion to help shoot great-quality photos and videos.
Next-Level Immersive Experience
The vivo T3 5G not only clicks great videos but also displays them in all their glory. Thanks to the brightest AMOLED display in the segment, you can enjoy your videos or multimedia content no matter where you are, inside or outside. The 6.67-inch 120HZ Ultra Vision punch-hole panel offers 1200 nits global peak brightness and 1800 nits local peak brightness, which is a novelty at this price.
Moreover, the 100% cinema-grade P3 colour gamut support ensures that you enjoy the multimedia content in its true quality with superior colours. Whether you are revisiting a memorable moment shot on the phone or watching a movie on your favourite OTT platform, you will always get a cinema-grade viewing experience.
The screen offers a high refresh rate of 120hz, which ensures that animations and app operations are buttery smooth. Not only that, but the vivo T3 5G also comes with a 1,200Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate and 10x Touch Control Resolution for precise control. It means that whether you are playing Garena Free Fire, Mobile Legends, PUBG MOBILE, Garena ROV, Call of Duty, or Genshin Impact, the phone will register your touch instantly.
When the display is this good, it’s natural to consume more content or play more games on the phone. The good news is that you can do so without worrying about your eyesight. The vivo T3 5G flaunts a hardware-enabled low blue light filter with four-layer eye protection, global eye protection mode, and an adaptive brightness strategy to ensure reduced visual fatigue.
What’s more, the narrow bezels around the screen result in an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 91.9% for truly immersive visuals. It’s further complemented by the combination of dual stereo speakers and an audio booster (200% ultra-large volume) for a 360° immersion. Whether you are playing a battle royale game or watching an action-packed movie, you will clearly hear every sound with stunning visuals, giving you a theatre-like experience.
An Elegant Design That Turns Heads
As one of the best mid-range smartphones in India, the T3 5G looks the part as well. The smartphone flaunts an ultra-slim, one-piece flat design for an ergonomic and pleasing hand feel. The brand has used a 3D DoF process to achieve an exquisite crystal texture. The result is a geometric diamond pattern that shines when light hits it.
The device is also IP54-rated, which means it is protected against water splashes and dust. vivo has also conducted a number of durability tests on the device to ensure that it can withstand various elements. According to vivo, the T3 5G has been drop-tested 32,000 times, tested in extreme environment conditions from -20°C to 75°C, and 6,000 times plugging/unplugging of the USB Type-C port.
Needless to say, vivo’s T3 5G will last you for a long time. As icing on the cake, it comes in two stunning colours called Crystal Flake and Cosmic Blue.
Power-Efficient And Stress-Free Battery
Speaking of longevity, the 5,000mAh battery powering the vivo T3 5G has been rated to offer an impressive four-year lifespan. Moreover, with the 44W FlashCharge fast charging technology, the smartphone charges to full in no time. The vivo T3 5G uses a Super Charge Pump to offer an impressive 97.5% power conversion efficiency for faster charging with minimal heat generation.
Then there is the Smart Charging Engine 2.0 for optimised battery life and overnight charging protection to preserve battery health. It also comes with 24-Dimension Security protection for comprehensive charging protection. In case of low battery, there are Super Battery Saver and Optimised Battery Saver modes to ensure that the phone doesn’t die on you when required.
Bottomline
vivo T3 5G carries forward the legacy of the vivo series T smartphones. It’s a disrupting offering that undercuts the competition by a huge margin. It not only packs a punch in terms of performance with several segment-first features but also looks like a million bucks while doing so.
The vivo T3 5G will go on sale from March 27th at a starting price of Rs 19,999 with an instant discount of Rs 2,000 through an HDFC bank card. There’s also an exchange bonus of Rs 2,000 on SBI and HDFC Bank cards. This makes it one of the most value-for-money phones available in India. So, if you are looking for a pocket-friendly smartphone, head to the vivo online store or Flipkart website to grab the T3 5G.
