vivo V29 256GB
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Design28
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Rear Camera10
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks3
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G -
Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single Core + 2.4 GHz, Tri core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
8 GB / 12 GB RAM, LPDDR4X
Display
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6.78 inches (17.22 cm); AMOLED (Curved Display) -
1260x2800 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Triple Camera Setup - 50 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 8 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
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LED Flash + Aura Light -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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50 MP Wide Angle Lens -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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4600 mAh, Li-Polymer -
80W Flash Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Verdict
The Vivo V29 offers a mix of appealing features. It boasts an intriguing design, a stunning AMOLED 3D curved screen, extended battery life, and quick charging options, all complemented by promising cameras. However, it falls short in terms of performance and lacks stereo output, which might disappoint gaming enthusiasts and multimedia users.
Pros
- Appealing design
- Nice display
- Impressive battery life
- Promising cameras in daylight
Cons
- No stereo speakers
- Bloatware
- Performance could have been better
Design and display
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The Vivo V29 boasts an attractive design, if not as premium as compared to its elder sibling, the V29 Pro, which features a metal frame instead of plastic. The plastic frame, however, contributes to a slightly lighter weight for the smartphone, coming in at 186 grams. While the phone may not be considered compact by modern standards, its curved design and slim profile at 7.46mm make it relatively comfortable to hold and use.The volume rocker and power button are thoughtfully placed on the right side, and I genuinely appreciate the matte finish on the phone's back glass panel, which effectively prevents fingerprints and smudges. Aside from the large camera module and its somewhat slippery feel, the Vivo V29 has successfully struck the right cords with its design.On the display front, the Vivo V29 sports a 6.78-inch 3D AMOLED screen that bears Full HD+ (2,800 x 1,260) resolution, a centre-aligned hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera, HDR10+ support, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,300 nits peak brightness. The viewing experience is pleasing overall, but it lacks the truly immersive experience that you get with smartphones with stereo speakers. The V29 only comes with a single bottom-firing speaker, which gets loud but not crisp at maximum volume.
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Performance and software
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You will notice some notable differences between the two V29 series smartphones in this regard. The standard Vivo V29 is equipped with a Snapdragon 778G SoC instead of the more advanced and powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset in the Pro model. However, it's important to mention that the smartphone performs well for everyday tasks, including web browsing, streaming, navigation, and even some light gaming. Multitasking is also a breeze; the handset seamlessly switches between tasks, even with several apps running in the background. Moreover, the handset encounters minimal throttling, as evident in the CPU Throttle test, as well as effectively manages its thermal performance for the most part. The Vivo V29 is available in two variants: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage or 12GB RAM with 256GB storage. While the storage isn't expandable by users, it's worth noting that one can utilise a portion of the phone's storage to extend the RAM up to 8GB.
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Cameras
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The Vivo V29 camera setup includes a 50MP primary camera coupled with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth camera. This is a similar camera setup as the V29 Pro but the latter boasts a 12MP depth sensor instead of 2MP. The reduced quality makes the portraits from the V29 slightly underwhelming. Nevertheless, it appears to be doing a better job than its closest competitor OnePlus Nord 3 5G in our camera comparison test.Apart from the portrait mode, the Vivo V29's camera performance closely matches that of the Pro model. The 50MP primary camera captures images ready for social media with vivid colours, sharp details, and excellent dynamic range in daylight. The 8MP ultra-wide lens provides usable shots, although some distortion appears at the edges of the frame. In low-light conditions, the cameras did struggle while focusing on the subjects and took a fraction of a second more to process images. Be that as it may, I really liked the phone's Smart Aura Light feature, which improved image quality more effectively than the night mode. While some noise and a slight reduction in detail may be present, the results remain appealing.Much like the Pro model, the vanilla Vivo V29 gives you the ability to adjust the intensity of the Aura Light and play around with several styles in portrait mode. As for the selfies, the 50MP front camera captures images with decent facial details. The skin tones might not be accurate though.
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Battery and charging speeds
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The battery on the Vivo V29 is 4,600mAh, which should be more than enough to see you through the end of the day without looking for a charger. The handset scored an impressive 15 hours and 46 minutes of runtime on the PCMark battery test, while the screen-on-time we got was somewhere around seven hours, which is again noteworthy.When it comes to charging, the V29 can be juiced up from nothing to 100 percent in approximately 42 minutes with an 80W charger provided in the box.
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Verdict
The Vivo V29 offers a mix of appealing features. It boasts an intriguing design, a stunning AMOLED 3D curved screen, extended battery life, and quick charging options, all complemented by promising cameras. However, it falls short in terms of performance and lacks stereo output, which might disappoint gaming enthusiasts and multimedia users.
- Appealing design
- Nice display
- Impressive battery life
- Promising cameras in daylight
Pros
- No stereo speakers
- Bloatware
- Performance could have been better
Cons
Design and display
+The Vivo V29 boasts an attractive design, if not as premium as compared to its elder sibling, the V29 Pro, which features a metal frame instead of plastic. The plastic frame, however, contributes to a slightly lighter weight for the smartphone, coming in at 186 grams. While the phone may not be considered compact by modern standards, its curved design and slim profile at 7.46mm make it relatively comfortable to hold and use.The volume rocker and power button are thoughtfully placed on the right side, and I genuinely appreciate the matte finish on the phone's back glass panel, which effectively prevents fingerprints and smudges. Aside from the large camera module and its somewhat slippery feel, the Vivo V29 has successfully struck the right cords with its design.On the display front, the Vivo V29 sports a 6.78-inch 3D AMOLED screen that bears Full HD+ (2,800 x 1,260) resolution, a centre-aligned hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera, HDR10+ support, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,300 nits peak brightness. The viewing experience is pleasing overall, but it lacks the truly immersive experience that you get with smartphones with stereo speakers. The V29 only comes with a single bottom-firing speaker, which gets loud but not crisp at maximum volume.
Read MorePerformance and software
+You will notice some notable differences between the two V29 series smartphones in this regard. The standard Vivo V29 is equipped with a Snapdragon 778G SoC instead of the more advanced and powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset in the Pro model. However, it's important to mention that the smartphone performs well for everyday tasks, including web browsing, streaming, navigation, and even some light gaming. Multitasking is also a breeze; the handset seamlessly switches between tasks, even with several apps running in the background. Moreover, the handset encounters minimal throttling, as evident in the CPU Throttle test, as well as effectively manages its thermal performance for the most part. The Vivo V29 is available in two variants: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage or 12GB RAM with 256GB storage. While the storage isn't expandable by users, it's worth noting that one can utilise a portion of the phone's storage to extend the RAM up to 8GB.
Read MoreCameras
+The Vivo V29 camera setup includes a 50MP primary camera coupled with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth camera. This is a similar camera setup as the V29 Pro but the latter boasts a 12MP depth sensor instead of 2MP. The reduced quality makes the portraits from the V29 slightly underwhelming. Nevertheless, it appears to be doing a better job than its closest competitor OnePlus Nord 3 5G in our camera comparison test.Apart from the portrait mode, the Vivo V29's camera performance closely matches that of the Pro model. The 50MP primary camera captures images ready for social media with vivid colours, sharp details, and excellent dynamic range in daylight. The 8MP ultra-wide lens provides usable shots, although some distortion appears at the edges of the frame. In low-light conditions, the cameras did struggle while focusing on the subjects and took a fraction of a second more to process images. Be that as it may, I really liked the phone's Smart Aura Light feature, which improved image quality more effectively than the night mode. While some noise and a slight reduction in detail may be present, the results remain appealing.Much like the Pro model, the vanilla Vivo V29 gives you the ability to adjust the intensity of the Aura Light and play around with several styles in portrait mode. As for the selfies, the 50MP front camera captures images with decent facial details. The skin tones might not be accurate though.
Read MoreBattery and charging speeds
+The battery on the Vivo V29 is 4,600mAh, which should be more than enough to see you through the end of the day without looking for a charger. The handset scored an impressive 15 hours and 46 minutes of runtime on the PCMark battery test, while the screen-on-time we got was somewhere around seven hours, which is again noteworthy.When it comes to charging, the V29 can be juiced up from nothing to 100 percent in approximately 42 minutes with an 80W charger provided in the box.
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vivo V29 256GB Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | October 4, 2023 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| OS Updates | 2 Years |
| Security Updates | 3 Years |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G View Details | |||
| Processor | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 670 + 2.4 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 670 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 670) | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 6 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 642L | |||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | AMOLED (Curved Display) |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits |
| PWM Dimming | 2160 Hz |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 453 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 90.89 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 164.18 mm |
| Width | 74.37 mm |
| Thickness | 7.46 mm |
| Weight | 186 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Mineral Glass |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash + Aura Light | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) SuperMoon |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @30 fps |
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| Video Recording Features |
Dual Video Recording Vlog Mode |
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Rear Camera Samples
Wide Angle
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Daylight / HDR ON
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Front Camera
(Excellent)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @30 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 4600 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 80W Flash Charging, 50% in 18 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.19 W/kg, Body: 0.91 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
vivo V29 256GB User Reviews
vivo V29 256GB Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.78", 1260 x 2800 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 50 MP |
| Battery | 4600 mAh |
vivo V29 Price In India
| Product Name | Store | Price |
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| vivo V29 (8 GB + 128 GB) | Flipkart | ₹32,991 |
| vivo V29 (12 GB + 256 GB) | Flipkart | ₹36,991 |
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