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vivo V29 Pro (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£360RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP

vivo V29 Pro (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

90%

7.2

Technical score

10%

7.7

User score

â–²Better than 66% of smartphones
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

25%

7.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.0

Camera

15%

7.5

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

2.2

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

â–²Better than 67% of smartphones
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

10

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 79% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo V29 Pro (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

25%

7.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.0

Camera

15%

7.5

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

2.2

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

7.2
User score
User score
7.7/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

10

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.
7.7
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 Pro (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 2.2 points, which is lower than 62.9% of smartphones.
2.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

8.6

Price

7.6
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 8200
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 8200
â–² Better than 74% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor which is faster than processors in 74.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.1 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.1 GHz
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.1 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 79.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% 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
?
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
50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 58.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 77.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% 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
1260x 2800 px
Screen resolution
1260x 2800 px
â–² Better than 84% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1260x2800 px which is higher than that of 83.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
453 ppi
Pixel density
453 ppi
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 453 ppi which is higher than that of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 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
4,600 mAh
Battery capacity
4,600 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,600 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 76.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 1.2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
80 W
Charging speed
80 W
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 80 W which is faster than in 78.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 7.4% 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
53 min
GSMArena full wired charge time
53 min
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 53 min which is faster than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.2% of smartphones.
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
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include 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
164.2 mm
Height
164.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164.2 mm which is taller than 59.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Width
74.4 mm
Width
74.4 mm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.4 mm which is narrower than 78.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.5 mm
Thickness
7.5 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.5 mm which is thinner than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Weight
188 g
Weight
188 g
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 188 g which is lighter than 70.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.8% 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 Pro (12GB + 256GB) 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.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 29.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.1 GHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1260 x 2800 px
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 4x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    4,096 KB
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (4096 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    4,096 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 4.1% better value for money
    vivo V29 Pro (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.64 vs 7.3).
    7.64 vs 7.34
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 29.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.1 GHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 4x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    4,096 KB
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (4096 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    4,096 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2.33x faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    6,400 MHz
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (6400 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    6,400 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 3.1 GHz & 3 x 3 GHz & 4 x 2 GHz
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.1 GHz & 3x3 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.1 GHz & 3x3 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    51.2 GB/s
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 42.5% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    3,610
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,610 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,610 vs 2,533
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 8200
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 8200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 8,200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 11.6% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,051
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,051 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,051 vs 942
  • 50% more shader units
    N. of shading units
    384
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (384 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    384 vs 256
  • 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.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    50 MP vs 16 MP
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1260 x 2800 px
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 14.7% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    453 ppi
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (453 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    453 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 135.5 nits higher GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    1,029 nits
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (1029 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average max brightness is 893.5 nits.
    1,029 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    113
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (113 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    113 vs 99.5
  • 21.6% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    956 min
    â–² Better than 69% 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 (956 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    956 min vs 786 min
  • 9 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    GSMArena full wired charge time
    53 min
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <36 min – >120 min
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (53 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    53 min vs 62 min
  • 0.8 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.5 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.6 mm narrower
    Width
    74.4 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 4.2% lighter
    Weight
    188 g
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (188 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    188 g vs 196.2 g
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 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/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 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 NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    vivo V29 Pro
    the average smartphone
    vivo V29 Pro (12GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.65 vs 8.000).
    7.65 vs 8
  • 38.5% more expensive
    vivo V29 Pro (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£360 vs £260).
    £360 vs £260
  • 2.5x less popular
    vivo V29 Pro (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (2.18 vs 5.4).
    2.18 vs 5.44
  • 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.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 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/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 8% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,600 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4600 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 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 LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 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.
    October 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 0.6 mm taller
    Height
    164.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (164.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    164.2 mm vs 163.6 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

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digit.in
16/10/2023
Summary of the review
Vivo V29 Pro review: Most complete V-series phone so far - Digit
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androidcentral.com
18/12/2023
Summary of the review
Vivo V29 and V29 Pro review: Elevating your portraits, but with a few trade-offs
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gizchina.com
11/10/2023
Summary of the review
Vivo V29 Pro Review: A Camera-Focused Smartphone That Delivers
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thehindubusinessline.com
16/11/2023
Summary of the review
Vivo V29 Pro review: Promises of picture perfect
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thehindu.com
13/10/2023
Summary of the review
Vivo V29 Pro Review | Almost similar to its predecessor
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pocketnow.com
27/10/2023
Summary of the review
vivo V29 Pro Review: Great display and camera, now with improved performance - Pocketnow
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vivo.com.en2de.search.translate.goog
04/10/2023
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

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What we like about vivo V29 Pro (12GB + 256GB)

  • Stunning 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and vibrant color reproduction
  • Excellent primary 50MP camera and 50MP front-facing selfie camera, both capable of 4K 60fps video
  • Unique 'Aura Light' ring flash that improves low-light portraits by providing adjustable color temperature
  • Fast 80W wired charging that can reach 50% capacity in approximately 20 minutes
  • Smooth performance in daily tasks and gaming powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset
  • Elegant, slim, and lightweight design that feels premium in hand

What we don't like about vivo V29 Pro (12GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of dual stereo speakers, featuring only a single mono speaker
  • No official IP rating for water and dust resistance on the Pro model, unlike the standard V29
  • Software contains pre-installed bloatware and native apps that can be difficult to remove
  • No support for wireless charging
  • Relatively small 4,600mAh battery compared to competitors, which can drain quickly during heavy use
  • Underwhelming ultra-wide camera quality compared to the main sensor

Verdict

The vivo V29 Pro (12GB + 256GB) is a camera-centric 5G smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset and a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. Its standout photography suite includes a 50MP Sony IMX766V main sensor with OIS, a dedicated 12MP Sony IMX663 portrait lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 50MP autofocus selfie camera, all complemented by a unique "Aura Light" ring for enhanced low-light portraits. While it excels with 80W fast charging that reaches 50% in approximately 18 minutes and a slim 7.46mm profile, it lacks dual stereo speakers, omits a microSD slot for storage expansion, and carries a basic IP54 rating rather than full waterproofing.

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