Vivo T3 Ultra Review | Performance Style and Affordability

Vivo, I guess understood the underlying problem here and decided to do an ‘Ultra’ with its Series T lineup in the form of Vivo T3 Ultra. The Series T lineup that aims to deliver a value-for-money proposition keeping performance as its showstopper.

Vivo T3 Ultra

Well, there’s nothing wrong with it. Gamers love the loud and bold design language from their gaming devices. But there are users who are more of a regular one – the ones who want a phone with solid performance, sleek and premium design, and most importantly don’t give away their hidden gamer side. Simply put, they want to be discreet about it.

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Gaming phones have always left me curious about their looks. Why the need to make it obvious that they are gaming phones, especially with their design? If you look at the broader picture – phones usually targeted at gamers feature some sort of aesthetic to ensure it does not get unnoticed.

Specifications

General

  1. In The Box: Handset, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, Charger, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (Applied), Warranty Card
  2. Modal Name: T3 Ultra
  3. Sim Type: Dual Sim
  4. Quick Charging: Yes
  5. OTG Compatible: Yes

Display Features

  1. Display Size: 17.22 cm (6.78 inch)
  2. Resolution: 2800 x 1260 Pixels
  3. Display Type: AMOLED
  4. Refresh Rate: Refresh Rate: 120Hz, Local Peak Brightness: 4500 Nits, Color Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, Color Saturation: 105% NTSC, Light Emitting Material: Q9

Os & Processor Features

  1. Operating System: Android 14
  2. Processing Brand: Mediatek
  3. Processor Type: Dimensity 9200+
  4. Processor Core: Octa Core
  5. Primary Clock Speed: 3.35 GHz
  6. Secondary Clock Speed: 3 GHz
  7. Tertiary Clock Speed: 2GHz
  8. Operating Frequency: 2G GSM: 850 MHz/900 MHz/1800 MHz, 3G WCDMA: B1/B4/B5/B8, 4G FDD LTE: B1/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B18/B19/B26/B28, 4G TDD LTE: B38/B39/B40/B41, 5G: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n77/n78

Memory & Storage Features

  1. Internal Storage: 128 GB
  2. RAM: 8 GB

Design and display

You’ve seen it before. Yes, the V40 series – the recently launched one – has the same design as the Vivo T3 Ultra. And, you shouldn’t hold it against the T3 Ultra or V40 series.

Because as the old adage goes– If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Vivo has done the same thing here. The design is functional, it’s subtle, and looks premium and professional too if you get it in the Lunar Grey color option – the one I have here.

The other color – Frost Green – is more attractive to my eyes. Nonetheless, both colors make the phone aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

Vivo T3 Ultra: Performance

If you’ll ask me to tell you one thing that should make you buy the new Vivo T3 Ultra smartphone then my answer will be the performance.

First and foremost, the AnTuTu benchmark result – over 160000 – which is impressive in this price range. While the numbers don’t lie, they don’t always mean the real-world performance when it comes to smartphones.

To test that out, I decided to ditch my primary phone for T3 Ultra. After I completed the setup process which by the way went through smoothly without the phone getting warm. But that’s just one part of it.

Camera

It’s a Vivo phone and it is incomplete unless Vivo throws some nice cameras into the mix. The T3 Ultra comes with a 50MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor.

The 50MP primary sensor captures sharp, vibrant images with excellent detail and dynamic range in well-lit conditions. It excels at quick autofocus, allowing for smooth, lag-free photography. Portrait mode offers a decent bokeh effect, with good edge detection, though not as advanced as in premium models.

Battery

The T3 Ultra is powered by a 5500mAh battery with 80W Fast-Charge technology, ensuring all-day battery life even under heavy usage. In my tests, the phone had about 35% battery left at the end of the day.

The 80W charger is impressive, fully charging the device from 0 to 100% in under an hour. This makes the T3 Ultra a reliable option for users seeking long-lasting battery life and quick charging without compromising daily performance.

Ideal for power users, the T3 Ultra keeps you going all day with minimal downtime.