Category Breakdown
vivo V29e
vivo V40 SE
Performance
88.391.2
Camera
47.419.1
Display
89.593.1
Battery
31.533.7
Build
73.974.3
Connectivity
70.977.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
61.765.7
Summary
- The vivo V29e features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the V40 SE uses a similar glass front but opts for a plastic or silicone polymer back, contributing to a slightly lighter build.
- Both models have a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the V40 SE offers higher peak brightness at 1800 nits compared to the V29e's 1150 nits.
- In terms of performance, the V29e is powered by the Snapdragon 695, while the V40 SE utilizes the newer Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, which may provide better efficiency.
- The V29e has a more capable camera system with a 64 MP main sensor and OIS, whereas the V40 SE has a 50 MP main sensor without OIS and includes a macro lens.
- The V29e has a 4800 mAh battery, while the V40 SE has a larger 5000 mAh battery, both supporting 44W charging.
- Software-wise, the V29e runs on Android 13 with Funtouch 13, while the V40 SE comes with Android 14 and Funtouch 14, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo V29e
vivo V40 SE
General
Release Date
2023, October 23
2024, March 28
Announced
2023, October 23
2024, March 28
Description
Not to be confused with vivo V29e for India
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1150 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 613
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), AF
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4800 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired
44W wired, 50% in 25 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.4 x 74.9 x 7.7 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
163.2 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm (6.43 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
190 g
185.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Glass front, plastic or silicone polymer (eco leather) back
Colors
Forest Black, Rose Gold, Ice Creek Blue
Crystal Black, Leather Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

