Vivo Nex Dual Screen in hand

[riz157]

Hi All
I received vivo nex dual global version.
It looks great and works pretty well.
Quick review

Pros
Bezeless
Very responsive
Heavy feels premium
No noticeable lag
Dual screen
Vibrant screen
Loud speakers
Good camera
4k 60fps video
Fingerprint very responsive works 9/10 faster then huawei mate 20 pro
Good clear call quality
Install 3rd party launchers very easily
Battery life lasted me all day no sweat

Cons
Funtouch - hardly notice its 9.0
Speakers loud bit low on the bass side
Bit thick
Screen brightness
1080p screen

Overall good innovative phone, could be better but then would be more expensive.
It will be my daily driver for now

Any questions pls give me a shout

 

[paatha13]

Thanks for sharing first impressions and wish full satisfied to the new device you're having:good:

Well i have some questions regarding software aspect and features of the device with Android Pie compared to Oreo 8.1 Vivo Nex

1.Does support off screen gesture as well and how many option does Vivo provide on Global version?
Go Settings-smart motion-smart wake and could provide a screnshot would be helpful

2.AOD how many app notification support?
Go Settings-lock screen,home screen and walpaper-always on display-notification ,could you provide a screnshot would be helpful

3.Does support dynamic lock screen as well or not
Go Settings-lock screen,home screen and walpaper- and lockscreen poster is what i called dynamic lock screen meaning every time wake up screen and go lock screen you are having diferent wallpaper

4.Does Vivo Themes works on Global version or not

5.Does it have any kind unlimited accent color customization feature or dark/black theme out of the box.

6.Does solar ring at camera back screen supporting app notification lighting up when you receive it.
Also does support multicolor option for app notification lighiting up.

7.I assume double tap to wake up/turn off screen or raise to wake exist right?
Go settings-smart motion-smart turn on/off screen and tell us.

Thanks in advance

 

[lortwarCECH]

Hello there, i am planning to buy this phone, does phone come with preinstaled screen cover out of the box on both sides ? what about sound quality(headphones) compare to vivo nex s ?
and what about photo quality in low light ? does face unlock works in very dark environment?

 

[riz157]

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I'll answer the easy questions first if i may and will come back to the others shortly, please bear with me.

1.Does support off screen gesture as well and how many option does Vivo provide on Global version?
Go Settings-smart motion-smart wake and could provide a screenshot would be helpful

Smart wake
Smart turn on/off screen
Smart call
Shake to turn on the flashlight
Smart remind
Air unlock

All seemed to work pretty well, i'm currently using smart wake only, works everytime.

3.Does support dynamic lock screen as well or not
Go Settings-lock screen,home screen and walpaper- and lockscreen poster is what i called dynamic lock screen meaning every time wake up screen and go lock screen you are having diferent wallpaper
Yes does have Lockscreen Poster wallpaper

4.Does Vivo Themes works on Global version or not
Yes it does

5.Does it have any kind unlimited accent color customization feature or dark/black theme out of the box.
I don't see dark theme

6.Does solar ring at camera back screen supporting app notification lighting up when you receive it.
Also does support multicolor option for app notification lighiting up.
I'm trying to figure this one out yet, more to follow

7.I assume double tap to wake up/turn off screen or raise to wake exist right?
Go settings-smart motion-smart turn on/off screen and tell us.
Yes it does, many different options as mentioned above.

Hello there, i am planning to buy this phone, does phone come with preinstaled screen cover out of the box on both sides ? what about sound quality(headphones) compare to vivo nex s ?
and what about photo quality in low light ? does face unlock works in very dark environment?
Yes it come preinstalled with both screens protected, that was a relief.
I don't use headset mainly my Bose QC35 2 headset. I'll test headset and report back.

 

[blackinfinity]

So this one have funtouch 4.5 ?

 

[paatha13]

So this one have funtouch 4.5 ?

Yes 4.5 version.

@ riz157 thanks for your feedback we are waiting an answer about Always on display if there is third party app notification and which one spesific app being support for example Viber,WhatsApp,Gmail etc. and clarify the solar ring functionality if it works as led notification alternative ti incoming app notification.

 

[riz157]

Yes 4.5 version.

@ riz157 thanks for your feedback we are waiting an answer about Always on display if there is third party app notification and which one spesific app being support for example Viber,WhatsApp,Gmail etc. and clarify the solar ring functionality if it works as led notification alternative ti incoming app notification.

I don't see any support to see third party apps unfortunately on AOD.
I'm using led ring for notifications. I installed light flow to make use of the ring notification light.

 

[paatha13]

I don't see any support to see third party apps unfortunately on AOD.
I'm using led ring for notifications. I installed light flow to make use of the ring notification light.

Are you sure about that??
Really strange because Vivo Nex global version support at minimum 4 app(phone calls,sms,Viber and WhatsApp)
Can you check it at AOD setting menu -notification submenu what option app you see if there is any kind ??
Unless you are not using Viber and WhatsApp and that's why you won't see it.:fingers-crossed:

Good to hear solar ring take advantages with third party app and act as led notification:good:

 

[Twotems]

@riz157 I see you're in the Uk. What network are you on? Because most of the major carriers use a mix of Bands 20, 3 or 7. Apparently this phone doesn't have band 20 so you may not get full LTE coverage. Have you had that issue so far?

 

[paatha13]

This is the only LTE band support for Global version according to Vivo support I've talked an hour ego.




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[riz157]

@riz157 I see you're in the Uk. What network are you on? Because most of the major carriers use a mix of Bands 20, 3 or 7. Apparently this phone doesn't have band 20 so you may not get full LTE coverage. Have you had that issue so far?

I'm currently using EE in both slots. I've not had an issue constantly 4g but can't confirm if band 20 is supported or not. I'll try contact Vivo see if they can shed more light on this.
I've just checked with Vivo and only Chinese version supports band 20.

 

[riz157]

Are you sure about that??
Really strange because Vivo Nex global version support at minimum 4 app(phone calls,sms,Viber and WhatsApp)
Can you check it at AOD setting menu -notification submenu what option app you see if there is any kind ??
Unless you are not using Viber and WhatsApp and that's why you won't see it.:fingers-crossed:

Good to hear solar ring take advantages with third party app and act as led notification:good:

Some good news I've got the following AOD options whatsapp and messenger also

 

[riz157]

This is the only LTE band support for Global version according to Vivo support I've talked an hour ego.

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You're right no band 20 support for international version. Chinese version has band 20 but no support for 3rd party AOD notification.

 

[paatha13]

You're right no band 20 support for international version. Chinese version has band 20 but no support for 3rd party AOD notification.

Unfortunately both situation are DOA for me.
I wanted had both of them or Vivo dual display is DOA.

Vivo scrue up things badly.


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[riz157]

Unfortunately both situation are DOA for me.
I wanted had both of them or Vivo dual display is DOA.

Vivo scrue up things badly.


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Yes unfortunately Vivo and oppo have some strange policies. Still not realising their markets perhaps in couple of years once they will understand the western market.

 

[bladexda]

Hey

I'm from the UK too and considering this too, where did you buy yours from and can you share the ordering/delivery experience?

Thank you

 

[Chrispy12]

What is best site to buy international/global version?

 

[Leggenda]

What is best site to buy international/global version?

Wondamobile.

 

[Justas A.]

If I buy the chinese version with all the bands, can I flash global rom on it and it'll be just fine?

 

[dragon-tmd]

If I buy the chinese version with all the bands, can I flash global rom on it and it'll be just fine?

No you can't. I do have a Nex 2 (PD1821_A_1_18.9), if you have more questions