Vivo V29 Review

Vivo V29 Review
Vivo V29 Review
1 year ago

The Vivo V29 phone is the latest smartphone from Vivo in the mid-range category that supports 5G networks. This phone comes with a curved-edge screen of 6.78 inches and a resolution of 1.5K and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which provides a great viewing experience. It also has a powerful rear camera with a resolution of 50 megapixels equipped with an optical stabilizer to capture high-quality photos and videos. And to take great selfies, it has a front camera with a resolution of 50 megapixels as well. This phone works with the Snapdragon 778G 5G processor from Qualcomm, which is a powerful and fast processor that supports 5G networks. And to ensure a long battery life, it has a 4600 mAh battery with support for fast charging of 80 watts. In this article, we will review the full specifications of the Vivo V29 phone and discuss its most important advantages and disadvantages and compare it with some competing phones. Is this phone worth buying or not? Follow us to find out the answer.

Specifications of Vivo V29 phone

Design and screen

  • The phone supports two Nano Sim cards.
  • The phone comes with dimensions of 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm and a weight of 186 grams.
  • The durability and quality of the materials used in the phone are made of glass.
  • It comes with a dust and water repellent with the IP68 certificate for half an hour up to a meter and a half.
  • The screen comes in the form of a hole in the middle of the screen and comes from the AMOLED type curved edges and comes with an area of 6.78 inches with a resolution of 1260×2800 pixels with a pixel density rate of 453 pixels per inch and supports the screen for a refresh rate of 120Hz and supports the screen for the HDR10+ feature with a real brightness of up to 1000 nits.
  • The phone is available in black, blue, red and purple colors.

Memory and processor

The phone comes with more than one version of the hard memory and the random memory as follows:-

  • The first version comes with a hard memory of 128 GB of UFS 2.2 type with a random memory of 8 GB.
  • The second version comes with a hard memory of 256 GB of UFS 2.2 type with a random memory of 8 GB.
  • The third version comes with a hard memory of 256 GB of UFS 2.2 type with a random memory of 12 GB.
  • The phone does not support the possibility of increasing the storage space by using a memory card.
  • The phone comes with a processor from Qualcomm of the Snapdragon 778G 5G type with a 6 nano technology with a graphics processor of the type -Adreno 642L, which is the same processor found in the Oppo Reno 10 Pro 5G phone and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G phone.
  • The phone comes with the Android 13 operating system with the latest Vivo interface, the Funtouch 13.

Camera

  • The front camera comes with a resolution of 50 megapixels with an F/2.0 lens aperture with a Tetrapixel JN1 Samsung sensor that supports 4K video shooting up to 30FPS with support for Auto Focus.
  • The rear camera comes with a triple camera, the first one with a resolution of 50 megapixels with an F/1.9 lens aperture and supports the optical stabilizer OIS with a Samsung GN5 sensor, which is the main camera, as for the second camera, it comes with a resolution of 8 megapixels with an F/2.2 lens aperture, which is the camera for wide-angle photography, as for the third camera, it comes with a resolution of 2 megapixels with an F/2.4 lens aperture, which is the camera for isolation, in addition to a flash in the form of a circular ring of LED flash type and the color of the lighting is determined according to the scene you are shooting. The phone supports video shooting with 4K quality with a resolution of 2160 pixels at a capture rate of 30 frames per second and also supports shooting with FHD quality with a resolution of 1080 pixels at a capture rate of 60 frames per second.

Communication

  • Supports NFC contactless communication. Supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G communication networks. Supports GPS location feature with GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS navigation systems. Supports Wi-Fi Direct and Dual-band features. Supports Bluetooth 5.2 feature with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive. Supports OTG feature to transfer files from and to external memories. Supports accelerometer, proximity, compass and gyroscope sensors. Comes with a USB port of Type C type. Fingerprint Supports a fingerprint sensor embedded in the screen. Supports Face Unlock feature to unlock the phone using face recognition technology of the phone owner. Sound The phone speakers come from the Stereo Speakers type. The phone speakers come from the Dolby Atmos Sound System type. The phone speakers come from the Hi-Fi Audio System type. Battery The battery comes with a capacity of 4600 mAh and supports fast charging of 80 watts.

Pros of vivo V29

  • Distinctive design and multiple colors: The phone features a unique design and a variety of color choices.
  • Water and dust resistant: The phone comes with water and dust resistance, making it suitable for use in various conditions.
  • Excellent performance of the cameras: The phone’s cameras offer good performance in capturing photos and videos, as usual from Vivo.
  • Acceptable battery capacity and fast charging: The battery comes with a suitable capacity, and the phone is charged quickly using an 80-watt charger.
  • Strong performance thanks to the Snapdragon 778G processor: The processor ensures strong performance, although using the SD 7+ Gen 2 processor was a better decision.
  • Curved AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate: The screen provides a great viewing experience thanks to its excellent resolution and smooth refresh.

Cons of vivo V29

  • No support for a dedicated telephoto camera: The phone does not come with a dedicated telephoto camera, which means that it cannot take pictures with optical zoom.
  • External speakers are not stereo: The external speakers of the phone do not support stereo sound, which affects the listening experience.
  • No support for 3.5 mm port for earphones: The phone does not have a 3.5 mm port known as the traditional earphone port.
  • Lack of support for memory card: The phone lacks support for installing a memory card (memory card), which reduces the possibility of expanding storage.
  • Stability of 4K quality in selfie camera is not confirmed: When shooting video with 4K quality using the selfie camera, there may still be instability in the image quality. To ensure image stability, it is preferable to use 1080p quality.

Contents of the Vivo V29 phone box

Attached accessories:

  • A pre-installed screen protector for the screen.
  • A charger head with a power of 80 watts.
  • A USB cable of Type C type.
  • A back cover to protect the phone.
  • A metal pin to open the slides.
  • An instruction booklet to guide you on how to use the phone.

Prices of Vivo V29 phone:

Location Version Price
Egypt 256 GB To be announced in November
Saudi Arabia 256 GB 1700 Saudi Riyals
Saudi Arabia 512 GB 1900 Saudi Riyals
UAE 256 GB 1600 Emirati Dirhams
UAE 512 GB 1800 Emirati Dirhams