Entry-level · 2018
vivo NEX A
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A14
A basic entry-level phone with an AMOLED screen and stabilised camera — but a smaller battery shows its age.
Best for
Streaming · reading · social
Strength
AMOLED screen, Stabilised camera (OIS)
Watch out
Smaller battery (4000mAh)
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
Display
6.59″ · Super AMOLED · 1080 × 2316 · 60 Hz · HDR
OLED display
Display
6.59″ · Super AMOLED · 1080 × 2316 · 60 Hz · HDR
OLED display
Performance
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 616
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 616
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
12 MP f/1.8 main · OIS · 8 MP selfie · 4K video
OIS + 4K
Camera
12 MP f/1.8 main · OIS · 8 MP selfie · 4K video
OIS + 4K
Stabilised main camera holds up in low light. Front camera is fine for daylight selfies.
Main camera
12 MP f/1.8
OIS
Front camera
8 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS, 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video
Battery
4000 mAh · 22 W wired
Battery
4000 mAh · 22 W wired
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
Build & Design
199 g · 8.0 mm
Build & Design
199 g · 8.0 mmHeight
162.0 mm
Width
77.0 mm
Thickness
8.0 mm
Weight
199 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone XS
Trades blows
2 wins
3 losses
Better display tech
Super AMOLED vs OLED panel · 6.59″ vs 5.8″ screen · Tradeoff: 1080 × 2316 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution
50% larger battery capacity
4,000 mAh vs 2,658 mAh battery
Lower benchmark score
209k vs 691k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Lower video ceiling
4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
vs
Samsung Galaxy S9
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
33% larger battery capacity
4,000 mAh vs 3,000 mAh battery
Lower benchmark score
209k vs 416k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Lower video ceiling
4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 199 g vs 163 g
Where to buy
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