Vivo T3 Ultra Review: A delicate act of balancing with something for everyone

Vivo T3 Ultra Review

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: Dubbed as a value-for-money smartphone, the T3 ultra has major boxes ticked. In this review, we shall delve deep into the features of this device and analyse its position in the segment. 

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: Design

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: Weighing 192 grams, the device feels lightweight and boasts a slim profile. The design is quite Vivo-ish, featuring a circular camera setup with the Aura Light ring located below the module. The plastic back has a matte finish, providing a good in-hand feel thanks to its sleek profile and premium outlook. The side rails have a polycarbonate build. The volume rockers and power buttons are conveniently placed, making the device easy to use for one-handed operation. The smartphone is available in two colour options: Lunar Grey and Frost Green. Additionally, it comes with an IP68 certification for water and dust resistance. 

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: Display

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: The Vivo T3 Ultra features a 6.78-inch 3D Curved AMOLED display with HDR10+ support. It has a refresh rate of up to 120Hz with a peak brightness of 4,500nits, making it ideal for seamless content viewing smartphones. The texts appear crisp and lively, thanks to the 1.5K (1,260×2,800 pixels) resolution. The multimedia experience is bolstered by impressive brightness, near-natural colours, deeper blacks, decent sharpness, and dual stereo speakers. The display is silky smooth and ultra-responsive with a curved profile. 

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: Performance and Software

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset, supported by up to 12GB RAM. This chipset handles tasks with ease. On our performance benchmarks, the device performed decently, if not the best among its contemporaries in the same segment. It does not show any noticeable lags during multimedia use, social media browsing, photography, videography, and even gaming at moderate settings. 

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: Software

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: The Vivo T3 Ultra runs on FunTouchOS 14 based on Android 14. The UI is smooth, but comes with several bloatware, making the overall UI experience somewhat cluttered. The smartphone is slated to receive two years of major Android updates, implying updates through Android 15 and 16, along with an additional year of security patches. It integrates some of the AI-backed apps, including AI Photo Enhance and AI eraser, enhancing the photography prowess of the device.

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: Camera

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: The Vivo T3 Ultra sports a dual camera setup, encompassing a 50MP primary camera with OIS support, complemented by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. Along with this, it also features the Smart Aura Light, seeking to enhance the low-light photography experience. The device has a flicker sensor onboard to ensure flicker-free videography. During daylight, the primary camera performs well, delivering outputs with impressive details and near-natural colours. In portrait photography, the device captures decent skin tones. Under low-light scenarios, the images feel brightened, while colour accuracy seems to have taken a toll. For selfies, the device has a 50MP shooter. It captures good details and maintains satisfactory skin tones, along with manageable background details. 

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: Battery

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: The device packs a 5,500mAh battery, offering a good battery life under modest usage scenarios. It supports 80W fast charging support, which takes approximately an hour to fully charge the battery. The device comfortably lasts a day, but it lacks wireless charging support.

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: Verdict

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: Overall, the device efficiently brings together essential features expected from a sub-Rs 35,000 smartphone, barring some exceptions. On the positive side, the Vivo T3 Ultra has a vibrant display ensuring seamless multimedia experience, good battery life, decent camera setup, and a slim profile with a minimalistic design. However, its low-light photography could be improved, considering what other devices are bringing to the table. The UI requires cleaning for a better experience and the device comes with only two years of software updates. To conclude, the Vivo T3 Ultra is a solid device with something for everyone. 

Vivo T3 Ultra Review: Pros and Cons

 

Vivo T3 Ultra Pros: 

 

- Vibrant display

 

- Good battery life

 

- Slim profile

 

Vivo T3 Ultra Cons: 

 

- Low light photography leaves room for improvement

 

- Cluttered UI

 

- Only two years of software updates