A lot of innovative flagships hitten the shelves in 2019, including several smartphones with incredibly high performance. A few hours ago, Asus ROG Phone II made its official debut in the Indian market. We can definitely consider it the most amazing gaming smartphone in the market, and not only for the price. A few days ago, another flagship with some features never seen before was officially announced: the Vivo NEX 3. Given that even this handset will hit the market soon, we decided to compare the NEX 3 and the Asus ROG Phone II alongside one of the most popular and performing flagships of the Indian market in 2019: the OnePlus 7 Pro. If you are looking for a new high-end device they are all among the best Chinese options. Here, you should begin understanding which one is the best for you.
Asus ROG Phone II vs OnePlus 7 Pro vs Vivo NEX 3
| Asus ROG Phone II | OnePlus 7 Pro | Vivo NEX 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 171 x 77.6 x 9.5 mm, 240 grams | 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm, 206 grams | 167.4 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm, 217 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD), 391 ppi, AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 3120p (Quad HD+), 516 ppi, Fluid AMOLED | 6.89 inches, 1080 x 2256p (Full HD+), 363 ppi, Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz |
| MEMORY | 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, ROG UI | Android 9 Pie, Oxygen OS | Android 9 Pie, Funtouch |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, 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 + 13 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 24 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 16 MP f/1.6, f/2.4 and f/2.2 1 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 64 + 13 + 13 MP f/1.8, f/2.5 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.1 front camera |
| BATTERY | 6000 mAh, Fast Charging 30W with Quick Charge 4+ | 4000 mAh, Fast Charging 30W with Warp Charge | 4500 mAh, Fast Charging 44W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, Air Triggers, reverse charging, support to external accessories | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
When it comes to smartphones aesthetics, people usually search for elegance and innovation. And the device which provides both these elements here is the Vivo NEX 3. It comes with a Waterfall display boasting extremely curved borders, and it even sports a screen-to-body ratio very close to 100 percent. Further, it has a pop-up front camera department. OnePlus 7 Pro is another device with an innovative form factor, a high screen-to-body ratio, and a pop-up camera, but it lacks the Waterfall display so it is less impressive. Asus ROG Phone II has a gaming-centric design with RGB lights, air triggers, and the support to external accessories, but it is not an elegant or attractive phone for a normal user.
Display
If you need the best display in terms of video quality, then you should undoubtedly go for the OnePlus 7 Pro. First of all, it provides a higher level of detail thanks to its 2K resolution. Further, it has the HDR10+ technology improving the color reproduction, as well as a high 90 Hz refresh ratio. While the OnePlus 7 Pro offers the best quality, Asus ROG Phone 2 has the best display for gamers as it comes with a 120 Hz refresh ratio and 240 Hz touch sensing, as well as loud stereo speakers with DTS Headphone X.
Specs & Software
The most powerful and well-optimized hardware department belongs to the Asus ROG Phone II which boasts the Snapdragon 855+ chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of internal storage. It is also the only which allows switching between a stock Android user interface and a custom user interface. The ROG Phone 2 is even equipped with a more advanced cooling system ensuring the best performance even in long gaming sessions. Vivo NEX 3 has a Snapdragon 855+ chipset as well, but the OnePlus 7 Pro has way better memory configurations reaching 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, while Vivo NEX 3 stops at 8/128 GB.
Camera
The rear cameras of the OnePlus 7 Pro are the most convincing ones. They include two optically-stabilized sensors including a high-end 48 MP main lens, a secondary telephoto lens, and a 16 MP ultrawide sensor. Vivo NEX 3 takes the second place in the top camera phones ranking with its 64 MP main sensor paired with two 13 MP additional sensors. It is the only to offer a front-facing LED flash. Asus ROG Phone II has an average dual camera.
Battery
You just need to see the battery capacity in order to understand which phone lasts more on a single charge: Asus ROG Phone II is the winner thanks to its monster 6000 mAh battery which also supports reverse charging.
Price
OnePlus 7 Pro costs Rs. 48,999 (about €629/$691) in India, Asus ROG Phone II starts from Rs. 37,999 ($536/€488), and Vivo NEX 3 is priced at $636/$578. Overall, we believe Asus ROG Phone 2 is the best device for advanced users due to its bigger battery and higher performance, but it has that gaming-centric design which is not suitable for everyone. OnePlus 7 Pro offers a better display quality and cameras, so it is better for a lot of “normal” users.
Asus ROG Phone II vs OnePlus 7 Pro vs Vivo NEX 3: PROs and CONS
Asus ROG Phone II
PROs
- Amazing 120 Hz display
- Gaming-centric features
- Huge battery
- Reverse charging
- Global availability
CONS
- Worse cameras
Vivo NEX 3
PROs
- Faster charging technology
- Great cameras
- Front-facing LED flash
- High performance
- Revolutionary design
CONS
- Average display
OnePlus 7 Pro
PROs
- Great display
- High performance
- Innovative design
- Global availability at a good price
CONS
- Expensive
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