Yezz Art 3S review
This phone suits someone on a genuinely tight budget who needs a large screen and all-day battery for calls, messaging, and light browsing. Anyone who plays games, edits photos, or wants a sharp display should save a bit more for a better option.
This review is based on Yezz’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the Yezz Art 3S, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.
Overview
The Yezz Art 3S is a budget Android phone from 2023 that trades performance and camera quality for a large screen and long battery life. At €110, it's honest about its limits: the Unisoc chip struggles with anything demanding, the display is soft at 269 ppi, and charging crawls at 10W, but if you just need calls, messaging, and light browsing on a spacious screen, it delivers without pretense.
Design & Build
The Art 3S is a straightforward slab: 190g, 9.2mm thick, with a large 6.52-inch footprint that feels more like a tablet than a phone. It's not heavy for its size, and the build feels ordinary, neither cheap nor solid. The rear-mounted fingerprint sensor is practical, and the Nano-SIM dual-slot setup suits users who juggle networks. There's nothing ambitious here, just a no-frills frame that prioritizes screen real estate over pocket-friendliness.
Display
The 6.52-inch IPS LCD is why someone would choose this phone. At 80.6% screen-to-body ratio and 20:9 aspect, it's generous for video watching or web browsing. The catch is the 720p resolution at 269 ppi—low even for budget phones in 2023. Small text reads soft without magnifying, and fine details blur. For streaming, maps, or ebooks, the size compensates; for anything requiring sharpness, it falls short. Asahi Glass protection is adequate, not a strength.
Performance
The Unisoc SC9863A is an entry-level chip built for light tasks only. Its octa-core design sounds capable on paper, but the 28nm process and modest clock speeds (up to 1.6 GHz) mean stuttering under load. Email, messaging, and lightweight web browsing run fine. Anything heavier—games, video editing, photo filtering—will choke. By 2023 standards, this chipset was already dated; rivals at this price had moved to faster silicon. The IMG8322 GPU is similarly basic, suitable only for 2D rendering.
Software
Android 12 is solid for the price, though update prospects are unclear. The OS itself runs without major lag on light workloads, and the interface is familiar. There's no sign of heavy customization, which means fewer bloat apps than some budget phones. Whether Yezz will push updates beyond 12 is an open question at this tier, so assume this is what you get for the life of the phone.
Camera
The 16MP main camera with LED flash handles daylight snapshots and close subjects adequately. Autofocus is there, and the 1440p video tops out at 30fps—acceptable for casual recording but not smooth for motion. Low light is where it falters: the sensor will produce grainy, dull shots because the small aperture and basic sensor can't gather much light. The 8MP selfie is functional for video calls but lacks detail. HDR helps in bright scenes, but this is a camera for good lighting only.
Battery & Charging
The 5000mAh battery is the phone's strongest asset for its intended use. With light browsing, messaging, and calls, you'll stretch one charge across 1.5 days or more. Heavy use—video streaming all day—will drain it in a single day. The problem is charging: at 10W, a full top-up takes over three hours, which is slow even by 2023 budget standards. Many rivals at this price hit 30W or more, so the Art 3S asks for patience. No fast charging means you'll need to plan ahead or keep a charger close.
Value & Verdict
At €110, the Art 3S occupies an awkward middle ground. It's not cheap enough to be the obvious budget pick, yet it underperforms versus slightly pricier rivals with faster chips and better charging. The large screen and battery life are genuine draws for someone who prioritizes browsing and calls over everything else, but the soft display and sluggish performance blunt the appeal. The 2023 release date means it was competing against phones with better value propositions from day one. For the price, you're paying for screen size and endurance, not capability.
Verdict
This phone suits someone on a genuinely tight budget who needs a large screen and all-day battery for calls, messaging, and light browsing. Anyone who plays games, edits photos, or wants a sharp display should save a bit more for a better option.
- 5000mAh battery lasts 1.5+ days on light use, a real strength for calls and messaging
- Large 6.52-inch screen with slim bezels makes video and web browsing comfortable
- Dual Nano-SIM and microSD expansion cover basic connectivity needs
- Unisoc SC9863A is underpowered for 2023; any app demanding more than basic tasks will stutter
- 10W charging is painfully slow—rivals at this price offer 30W or more, costing 3+ hours for a full charge
- 720p display at 269 ppi is soft and blurry for text and fine details, a noticeable step down even for budget phones
Yezz Art 3S Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 2022, September |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio), IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) |
| RAM & storage | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Main camera | 16 MP, AF 2 MP 2 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired |
| Software | Android 12 |
| Dimensions | 165.3 x 77 x 9.2 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Yezz Art 3S FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
Does the Art 3S support 5G?
No. The Art 3S tops out at GSM / HSPA / LTE, without 5G.
What chipset does the Art 3S use?
The Art 3S runs on the Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm).
What display does the Art 3S have?
A 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density).
How big is the Art 3S battery?
The Art 3S has a 5000 mAh battery. Charging is rated at 10W wired.
Does the Art 3S have NFC?
No, the Art 3S does not list NFC support.
Does the Art 3S support a microSD card?
Yes, the Art 3S supports expandable storage (microSDXC).
Does the Art 3S have a headphone jack?
No, the Art 3S does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Alternatives to consider
If the Art 3S isn’t quite right, these are the closest calls.
Max 3 Plus
Max 3
Art 3 Lite
Art 3 Pro
Galaxy XCover 7
