UAE Price
AED 1,600
India Price
₹16,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo Y29 128GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.68 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5500 mAh battery. At AED 1,600 in the UAE and ₹16,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo Y29 128GB excels with its 5500mAh battery and 44W wired charging, delivering all-day endurance and 0–50% in under 30 minutes, while the 50MP main sensor with PDAF captures usable detail in daylight. The Dimensity 6300 supports 5G bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78, making it future-ready for UAE and Indian networks. Ideal for students and daily commuters needing long battery life and reliable 5G without premium costs. Its weakness is the 720x1608 resolution display—264 ppi causes visible pixelation when scrolling or watching HD content. In UAE at AED 1600, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 1700 offers 44W charging and 5500mAh. In India at ₹16999, it’s overpriced: rivals like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offer 200MP cameras, 120Hz displays, and better build quality at similar cost. Skip if screen clarity matters.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Ion 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired Reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5500 mAh |
| Single | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | Ring-LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 165.8 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.68 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1608 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Glacier Blue, Titanium Gold, Diamond Black |
| Models | V2420 |
| SAR | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 160 EUR |
| Announced | 2024, December 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, December 24 |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Y29.
It may still be a budget-friendly option for light users who prioritize basic performance and storage, but newer models will likely offer better software support and efficiency by then. Consider it only if found at a significantly discounted price.
The vivo Y29 128GB is priced at AED 1600 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo Y29 128GB is priced at ₹16999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with accurate colors and good detail for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and calls. Heavy usage may require a mid-day charge, but it holds up well for a budget device.
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