The iQOO 3 5G is a gaming phone that doesnt look like a gaming phone

When someone says “gaming phone,” you probably know what to expect. Aggressive design. LED effects. Maybe a vent or two. The proscribed gamer aesthetic is unsubtle and, despite the widespread popularity of video games, very much not for everyone.

The iQOO 3 5G is the first in the recent wave of gaming phones that’s tried to look a little different. iQOO is a gaming-focused sub-brand of Vivo, the BBK-affiliated sister company of Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme. The brand launched in China last year, but the 3 5G is the first iQOO phone to see release in India and other markets.

The iQOO 3 5G stands out, in fact, by looking completely unremarkable — this could really be anyone’s phone. It has a particular resemblance to Huawei’s new P40 Pro,...

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