vivo Y29
$168Starting price · USBudget2024
6.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.68"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,500
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
44W
Charging
198g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe vivo Y29 is a solid budget contender that prioritizes battery life and display fluidity over raw processing power. The 5500 mAh battery and 44W charging are strong points for this price segment. However, the 720p resolution on a 6.68-inch screen results in low pixel density, and the Dimensity 6300 is strictly for basic tasks. The popularity score is estimated at 5.0 as it is a standard regional budget release from a major brand, likely to see moderate volume in emerging markets. Value is high due to the sub-$200 price point offering a balanced feature set for everyday users.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.0
Performance5.5
Battery7.5
Display5.5
Build6.0
Value7.8
Strengths
Large 5500 mAh battery capacity
44W wired charging is competitive for the price
120Hz refresh rate display
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Modern Android 14 software out of the box
Weaknesses
Low resolution 720p display panel
Entry-level Dimensity 6300 chipset limits gaming performance
Plastic build materials throughout
Lack of NFC connectivity
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