
Vivo NEX S Impressions: Truly Bezelless?
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The Vivo NEX S Impressions review presents a strong case that the device represents the closest real world realization of a bezelless smartphone to date. The video opens with the context of the Apex concept phone and explains how Vivo brought down the technology into a commercially saleable product, resulting in a 6.6 inch 1080p Super AMOLED panel with a remarkably high screen-to-body ratio of around 91.24 percent. The reviewer highlights the extremely slim top and side bezels, with a slightly thicker chin, while noting that accidental touch rejection is solid enough to keep handling comfortable despite the large display. The core design innovations are then explored in detail: an under-glass in-display fingerprint reader replaces a traditional front sensor, and a mechanical pop-up front camera is used to achieve a true notch-free front face. The reviewer evaluates the practicality and durability concerns of moving parts, acknowledging the novelty and appeal while cautioning about long term reliability, waterproofing, and real world wear. The camera system is discussed as solid for a flagship device, though not perfect, and the phone is recognized as a full flagship with promising performance specifications such as Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 4000mAh battery. The video closes with a reflection on the US availability question and invites audience feedback on whether this bezelless approach represents the future or a novelty solution, while pointing viewers to related content on fingerprint reader performance and notch evolution.
Topics · technology · smartphones · design · consumer_electronics
Questions answered
- What makes the Vivo NEX S bezel-less compared to other smartphones at the time?
- It uses an under-glass fingerprint sensor and a mechanical pop-up front camera to eliminate the need for a notch or large bezels, resulting in a near full-screen front with a high display-to-body ratio.
- What are the durability concerns with the Vivo NEX S design?
- The moving pop-up camera introduces potential reliability questions, such as the mechanism’s longevity, waterproofing, and how it behaves if the phone is dropped or if the app controlling the camera malfunctions.