Vivo IQOO 3 5G tested as brake pads for BMW

By Sachin Deo Verma • Updated On Apr 10, 2020

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It’s been a month since IQOO 3 5G (review) was launched in India as one of the first phones in the country to feature 5G connectivity and Snapdragon 865. The IQOO has now come up with an interesting and create durability test for this brawny gaming phone.

The video posted on Weibo, a microblogging site of China, features IQOO 3 5G used as a brake pad for a BMW 530Li. The company used two devices in place of standard brake pads. The black beautiful BMW is made to run on a race track at a considerable speed. When the brake is applied, the pressure and friction then fall on the two IQOO 3 devices. Through the Weibo post, the company claims that the two 200g devices have successfully slowed down a 2-ton BMW car.

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When the used IQOO 3 were pulled out from the brake pad chamber, it was found that the devices got worn out – still, they were surprisingly working!

IQOO 3 5G Features and Prices

IQOO 3 packs impressive specs like LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, ultra-fast in-display sensor, AMOLED display, and 55W fast charging. Apart from the 5G feature, a 4G version was also launched. IQOO 3 is available in three variants and priced at INR 36,990 (8+128GB 4G), INR 39,990 (8+256GB 4G) and INR 44,990 (12+256GB 5G).

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IQOO 3 Specifications

Model	IQOO 3 5G
Display	6.44-inch, 2400×1080 FHD+ resolution, 92% screen to body ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch refresh rate, HDR10+
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC with X55 5G modem
Memory	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
Selfie Camera	16MP (f/2.45)
Rear Camera	48MP (f/1.8)+ 13MP (f/2.2) Ultra wide-angle & macro camera (3cm focus) + 13MP Telephoto (f/2.46)+ 2MP portrait(f/2.4)
Battery	4440mAh battery with 55W SuperFlash Charge, USB-C
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano + Nano-SIM)
Connectivity	Dual Mode 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1
Colors	Tornado Black, Volcano Orange, Quantum Silver
Price	8+128GB 4G: INR 36,9908+256GB 4G: INR 39,99012+256GB 5G: INR 44,990

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Sachin Deo Verma

Sachin covers technology news at Smartprix and he also has a keen interest in automobile and electric vehicles. He keenly gains knowledge from various sources to be updated with the latest tech trends. He is also a passionate Potterhead who dabbles in literature, and poetry, and loves to travel.

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