The Vivo Nex Ultimate is hard to get in western countries, you have to import it from China. Currently, you can order the device in red or black. In the future, there will be a blue option as well. Our review unit has a black case. The back looks very stylish with its dot pattern, breaking the light and shimmering in different colors. Apart from that, the back is made from glass, which is not very scratch resistant, and even feels like simple plastic. Our review unit has a protective foil on the back, which certainly protects the surface, but does not look very good: a mediocre quality impression for a smartphone in this price range.

The Vivo Nex Ultimate is relatively heavy and large. The dimensions are similar to those of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. At nearly 8 mm (~0.3 in), the thickness is within the usual range. The extendable camera does not seem to require additional room. You can hardly warp the device, but you can push in the back significantly, which also reduces the quality impression.