Vivo V29
Announced August 15, 2023
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Vivo V29 is a slim, stylish midrange smartphone that excels at portrait photography and selfie capture thanks to its adjustable Aura Light. While it offers a premium-feeling design and a vibrant 120Hz display, the device utilizes an aging processor and lacks stereo speakers, making it a niche choice in a competitive market.
Weighted from 18 reviewer scores
Pros
- Sleek, lightweight design with IP68 water and dust resistance
- Strong main and selfie camera performance
- Rapid 80W fast charging capabilities
- Stunning and high-resolution AMOLED display
- Effective portrait lighting with adjustable Aura Light
Cons
- Limited audio experience due to a single, low-quality speaker
- Dated or underpowered chipset compared to rivals
- Lack of wireless charging and telephoto lens
- Mediocre ultra-wide camera quality
- Iterative design and processing delays
- Launch price $491 (USD)
- Main camera 50MP f/1.88 + 8MP Ultrawide
- Video 4K 30p
- Display 6.78-inch AMOLED 120Hz
- Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 8GB, 12GB
What the Reviewers Say
All 18 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 5.5/10
The V29 is a fine phone but I’m not entirely clear where it fits in, or what it’s truly replacing. It's too similar to its most recent predecessor, so for roughly $500, you can find alternatives that bring more to the camera array.
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The Vivo V29 is one of those interesting smartphones that makes a big play on a single feature - selfie quality.
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The Vivo V29 comes across as a niche offering in a crowded midrange smartphone market, but it does fulfil its niche well.
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If you're looking for a phone that's top-notch without the hefty price tag, the Vivo V29 and V29 Pro are both great options. They've got great cameras, a smooth 120Hz display, and come in at a fraction of the cost of flagship phones.
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[V]ivo is continuing to churn out V-series updates twice a year and the latest entry in the lineup is the V29 - a competent midranger for the global market.
- Pocketnow 8/10
[S]hould you buy the vivo V29? Well, if you are looking for a smartphone that's lightweight, feels good in your hand, has a fantastic display with software that complements it well, and boasts exceptional camera capabilities [...]
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The Vivo V29 is one of the best phones you can buy for taking selfies, but beyond that, it also provides a brilliant main camera, a lovely display and excellent value for money.
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There’s a new, more powerful chipset, faster charging, and an upgraded version of the well-loved Aura Light.
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I admit it, the Vivo V29 is a true all-rounder smartphone that excels in both camera and performance. With its sleek design, stunning display, impressive camera capabilities and powerful performance it offers a complete package for tech fans and camera enthusiasts alike.
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[T]he vivo V29 5G is a great gadget for those who love content creation, and those with the habit of using multiple apps in a single time.
- Pokde.Net 8/10
The vivo V29 5G is a reliable smartphone with excellence in some areas, but it has its caveats.
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The vivo V29 feels more like an iterative upgrade over the V27 in the Philippines with upgrades to the Aura Light, charging speeds, and display resolution. While we welcome a 512GB option, we felt that vivo’s decision to use the Snapdragon 778G is a slight downgrade.
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[A] great daily-driver for those who want a premium-looking device that can take killer shots even at night. But if processing power and gaming is your top priority, it’s better to look somewhere else.
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[T]he Vivo V29 is a well-balanced premium midrange phone.
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The Vivo V29 is a well-rounded midrange smartphone – from the design, its cameras and how capable it performs. The ultrafast charging and the curved and high-resolution screen are the cherries on top.
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Similar to what came before, the vivo V29 5G delivers strong camera performance, particularly when it comes to shooting daytime scenes and portrait-style shots with the rear and front cameras.
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To sum things up, the Vivo V29 is a competent phone and it looks a lot more expensive than it is.
- My Mobile India 91%
The Vivo V29 attempts to strike a balance between premium features and practical usability, and for the most part, it succeeds.
