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vivo V29 Lite (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

vivo V29 Lite (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical score

10%

4.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 74% of smartphones
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

3.6

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 63% of smartphones
4.9

User score

User score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

2.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 99% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo V29 Lite (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

3.6

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

6.3
User score
User score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

2.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
4.9
Popularity
Popularity
2.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Popularity:
vivo V29 Lite (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 2.2 points, which is lower than 62.9% of smartphones.
2.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.0
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor model which is slower than processors in 69.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 76.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 49.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 31.4 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 57.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.78 inches
Screen size
6.78 inches
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
388 ppi
Pixel density
388 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 388 ppi which is lower than that of 67.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
44 W
Charging speed
44 W
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 44 W which is faster than in 54.5% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 2.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
164.3 mm
Height
164.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164.3 mm which is taller than 61.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Width
74.8 mm
Width
74.8 mm
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.8 mm which is narrower than 72.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.9 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.9 mm which is thinner than 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Weight
177 g
Weight
177 g
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 177 g which is lighter than 88.9% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
84,952 cm³
Device volume
84,952 cm³
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 84,952 cm³ which is smaller than 83.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
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vivo V29 Lite (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    8000000:1
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (8000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    8,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 53.1% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    1,203 min
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1203 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,203 min vs 786 min
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    8000000:1
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (8000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    8,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    300 Hz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 300 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,300 nits
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1300 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 53.1% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    1,203 min
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1203 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,203 min vs 786 min
  • 33.3% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    44 W
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (44 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    44 W vs 33 W
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 9.8% lighter
    Weight
    177 g
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (177 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    177 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.4 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.9 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.2 mm narrower
    Width
    74.8 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.8 mm vs 76 mm
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 64.8% lower user score
    User score
    4.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    vivo V29 Lite
    the average smartphone
    vivo V29 Lite (8GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (4.85 vs 8.000).
    4.85 vs 8
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    vivo V29 Lite (8GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.04 vs 7.3).
    7.04 vs 7.34
  • 2.5x less popular
    vivo V29 Lite (8GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (2.18 vs 5.4).
    2.18 vs 5.44
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 61.2% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    1,210
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,210 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,210 vs 3,115
  • 17.1% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    8,944
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (8,944 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    8,944 vs 10,783
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 50% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    128
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • 5.1% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    894
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (894 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    894 vs 942
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.7 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 13
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 49% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.7 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 1.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    31.4 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 1.8% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    388 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (388 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    388 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP54
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    June 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 0.7 mm taller
    Height
    164.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (164.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    164.3 mm vs 163.6 mm

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25/06/2023
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24/08/2023
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28/08/2023
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18/08/2023
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31/10/2023
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What we like about vivo V29 Lite (8GB + 128GB)

  • Large, high-quality 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Sleek and elegant design that feels lightweight and comfortable in hand
  • Long-lasting battery life that easily handles a full day of usage
  • Fast 44W wired charging capability for quick top-ups
  • Solid primary 64MP camera performance with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for clear photos
  • Support for 5G connectivity ensuring faster data speeds

What we don't like about vivo V29 Lite (8GB + 128GB)

  • Average processing performance (Snapdragon 695) compared to some competitors in the same price range
  • Lacks an ultra-wide angle lens, limiting versatility for landscape photography
  • Absence of 4K video recording, supporting only up to 1080p
  • Single mono speaker setup rather than stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience
  • No wireless charging support
  • Lack of a dedicated macro sensor or higher-quality secondary lenses

Verdict

The vivo V29 Lite (8GB + 128GB variant) is a mid-range 5G smartphone primarily characterized by its premium feel, featuring a slim, lightweight (177g) body and an immersive 6.78-inch, 120Hz 3D curved AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution. It runs on the capable but somewhat older Snapdragon 695 5G processor and Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13. A key selling point is its versatile 64MP main rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a feature often reserved for flagship models, complemented by a 16MP front camera and a robust 5,000mAh battery with 44W FlashCharge support. However, the main cons include the absence of an ultrawide rear lens and 4K video recording capabilities, a single downward-firing speaker (no stereo sound), the use of a hybrid SIM slot (preventing dual SIM and microSD card use simultaneously), and a processor that is considered less powerful compared to some competitors in the same price segment.

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