Oppo and Vivo are launching a lot of smartphones focused on the quality-price ratio, and they are becoming a serious menace to Xiaomi and the most important smartphones manufacturers. This goes all in favor of the final consumer, but it becomes harder for the consumer to choose the perfect device for his needs. Each of the recently-announced Oppo Reno Z, Realme 3 Pro, and Vivo Z5x is a best-buy and we highly recommend these handsets to a lot of people because of their advanced features at very reasonable prices. Given that they are among the best devices you can buy for about €200, we are going to compare them in order to establish which one has the highest value for money.
Oppo Reno Z vs Oppo Realme 3 Pro vs Vivo Z5x
| Oppo Realme 3 Pro | Oppo Realme 3 Pro | Vivo Z5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 157.3 x 74.9 x 9.1 mm, 186 grams | 156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3 mm, 172 grams | 162.39 x 77.33 x 8.85 mm, 204 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, AMOLED | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 400 ppi, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Mediatek Helio P90, octa-core 2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, Color OS | Android 9 Pie, Color OS | Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 16 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 16 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3950 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC 3.0 | 4045 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC 3.0 | 5000 mAh, Fast Charging 18W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
Despite we are talking about very affordable handsets, the design is not a weak point of Oppo Reno Z, Vivo Z5x and Realme 3 Pro. They all come with stunning gradient backs, but the materials play an important role here. While Realme 3 Pro is entirely made of plastic, the Oppo Reno Z has a glass back and even a more original rear design. While I like the Oppo Reno Z more than Realme 3 Pro, my favorite one is the Vivo Z5x because of its punch-hole display. Goodbye waterdrop notch: this smartphone gets rid of display bezels thanks to a more futuristic and less invasive in-display front camera.
Display
Despite it is not a punch-hole display, the best screen belongs to the Oppo Reno Z. It is the only device of this trio to feature an AMOLED panel, with vivid colors and deep blacks. The AMOLED panel also allows the presence of an in-display fingerprint reader that is more comfortable than the rear-mounted fingerprint scanners found on the Realme 3 Pro and the Vivo Z5x. An advantage of the Vivo Z5x is its larger screen diagonal: 6.53 inches.
Specs & Software
The hardware department is the key feature of each of these handsets, as all of them are equipped with an upper-midrange chipset while being sold at a lower-midrange price. Vivo Z5x and Realme 3 Pro come with an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC which is better compared to the Helio P90 mounted on the Oppo Reno Z, with a higher clock frequency, a better GPU, and a better 10 nm production process. Between Vivo Z5x and Realme 3 Pro, the former wins the hardware comparison because it sports up to 8 GB of RAM. All of them come with Android 9 Pie out of the box and a customized UI.
Camera
Despite it has no triple camera unlike the Vivo Z5x, Oppo Reno Z wins the camera comparison thanks to a better primary sensor which comes with a 48 MP resolution and a bright f/1.7 aperture. It clicks more detailed shots thanks to its Quad Bayer technology and it can even record 4K videos. Oppo Reno Z wins even when it comes to the front camera, with a great 32 MP selfie snapper.
Battery
Vivo Z5x may have a worse camera, but it has a mammoth 5000 mAh battery and it can last way more than both Oppo Reno Z and Realme 3 Pro on a single charge. There is even a fast-charging technology, so it will not take so long to fully charge that huge 5000 mAh unit.
Price
In the Asian, Oppo Reno Z, Vivo Z5x, and Realme 3 Pro are all sold for about €200/$225, so you should not mind about the price difference. Overall, Vivo Z5x is the best one for me as it comes with a bigger battery, amazing performances, and an innovative design. But some may like the Oppo Reno Z more due to its better display, camera, and UD fingerprint reader.
Oppo Reno Z vs Oppo Realme 3 Pro vs Vivo Z5x: PROs and CONS
Oppo Realme 3 Pro
PROs
- Good hardware
- Pretty nice cameras
- Compact
- Micro SD dedicated slot
CONS
- Plastic body
Oppo Reno Z
PROs
- Good display
- Great camera
- In-display fingerprint reader
- Good materials
CONS
- Less impressive hardware
- No micro SD
Vivo Z5x
PROs
- Wide-angle sensor
- Original design
- Amazing performance
- Huge battery
CONS
- Bigger dimensions
