OPPO F29

In terms of optics, the OPPO F29 features a 50MP primary camera paired with a 2MP mono sensor on the rear. The third lens ring is purely cosmetic and is included to maintain visual symmetry in the camera module. The front camera is a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calling. While this is not the most versatile camera setup within the price range, the OPPO F29 manages to hold its own. The handset delivers visually pleasing shots, particularly for casual users who prefer brighter, more flattering images. Portraits and selfies benefit from a softening effect that many might find appealing for social media use. However, its low-light photography needs improvement.To give you a better perspective, we compared the OPPO F29 camera output with the OPPO F29 Pro and Realme 14 Pro.Daylight Despite featuring similar 50MP primary cameras, the three smartphones produce noticeably different results. The OPPO F29 tends to favour warmer or sepia tones with boosted exposure, which may appeal to some users. However, the handset fails to capture those fine details, which are better retained in the more natural-looking images from the OPPO F29 Pro. The Pro model also preserves shadows more effectively, resulting in superior dynamic range.Compared to the Realme 14 Pro, the OPPO F29 produces less vibrant colours but avoids the excessive sharpening seen on the Realme. While neither phone offers particularly accurate colour reproduction, the OPPO F29 may appeal to users who prefer brighter overall results.PortraitThe OPPO F29's portrait shots also carry a noticeable warm tone, giving the subject's face a yellowish tint. Clothing colours appear slightly off, but the phone captures relatively sharper details. In contrast, the OPPO F29 Pro delivers more accurate skin tones. When it comes to edge detection and the bokeh effect, both smartphones perform on a comparable level.The Realme 14 Pro also struggles with edge detection and accurate skin tone reproduction. Its portraits exhibit a noticeable reddish cast, which gave my T-shirt a purplish hue. That said, the bokeh effect appears more natural than the OPPO F29.SelfieOnce again, selfies from the OPPO F29 Pro's front camera appear more balanced compared to the standard model. Furthermore, skin tones and colours aren't as accurate as those captured by the F29 Pro. That said, the regular F29 tends to smooth out facial details for a more flattering look, which may appeal to casual users.Much like its portrait shots, the Realme 14 Pro introduces a reddish tint to selfies, adding a touch of contrast to the images. It also preserves shadows and offers more facial detail than the OPPO smartphone. However, with its brighter output, the OPPO F29 could be an easier pick for most users.Low-light (night mode)The OPPO F29's low-light images are best with night mode. While it doesn't quite match the performance of the F29 Pro or the Realme 14 Pro in terms of controlled lighting and balanced exposure, it still manages to capture respectable detail—especially considering its price point. Colours may appear washed out, but the results are usable for casual photography.In comparison, the Realme 14 Pro's low-light images appear noticeably grainier than those from the F29 Pro.

At the core of the OPPO F29 lies the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB non-expandable storage onboard. It is a mid-range chipset from Qualcomm, which may not be the most powerful for the price but remains reliable for most daily activities. Before diving into the real-world performance, here's a look at its synthetic performance.The handset scores around 6 lakh on AnTuTu, which places it behind the Realme 14 Pro but roughly on par with the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and OPPO F29 Pro. In Geekbench tests, the OPPO F29 demonstrates slightly better processing capabilities than the Realme 14 Pro, though the difference is unlikely to be noticeable in real-world use. That said, the OPPO's Burnout CPU throttle score reflects solid, sustained performance. It throttled to around 80 percent of its peak, outperforming both the Realme and Motorola devices by a fair margin under continuous load.The OPPO F29 is capable of running all popular smartphone games smoothly. In our tests with BGMI, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Real Racing 3, the handset delivered frame rates comparable to its competitors at similar settings. However, its thermal management during gaming could be better, as it warmed up by approximately 9 degrees on average after 30 minutes of continuous gaming per title.That said, the OPPO F29 isn't designed for power users or hardcore gamers. Instead, it caters to casual gamers and everyday users who prioritise a balanced experience for messaging, browsing, social media, and entertainment, making its performance trade-offs more acceptable in its segment.On the software front, the OPPO F29 boots Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of the box. If you have used an OPPO smartphone before, the UI will feel familiar, with more fluid animations, refreshed app icons, Clear Voice for background noise reduction during calls, and Instant Translation to convert text into any language, among other useful additions. The smartphone also features basic AI photo editing tools such as object eraser, remove reflection, enhance clarity, and more. The results are acceptable for the price.The Pro model also comes with AI writing, summary assists, and more, which I couldn't find on the regular F29 model.SmartphonePre-installed appsOS updatesOPPO F29742 years major + 3 years securityRealme 14 Pro642 years major + 3 years securityMotorola Edge 60 Fusion433 years major + 3 years securityOPPO F29 Pro732 years major + 3 years security

The OPPO F29 rocks a 6,500mAh battery, which is beefier than its Pro model by about 500mAh. This made the phone last about 16 hours and 5 minutes on the PCMark battery test, which simulates real-world tasks until the battery drops below 20 percent from 100 percent. The score is the second best in the segment, falling behind the Realme 14 Pro by just 4 minutes. Be that as it may, the OPPO F29's efficiency while streaming videos is on par with the Realme offering. The handset consumed 3 percent battery after streaming a YouTube video for 30 minutes.SmartphoneBattery and charging speedCharging time (20-100 percent)OPPO F296,500mAh (45W)66 minutesRealme 14 Pro6,000mAh (45W)57 minutesMotorola Edge 60 Fusion5,500mAh (68W)44 minutesOPPO F29 Pro6,000mAh (80W)60 minutes