vivo Y29 4G
#1318
vivo Y36
#1677Category Breakdown
vivo Y29 4G
vivo Y36
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
79.575.5
Battery
72.567.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
64.863.3
Summary
- The vivo Y29 4G features a larger 6.68-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the vivo Y36 has a slightly smaller 6.64-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, offering higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both phones are equipped with Snapdragon chipsets, but the Y29's Snapdragon 685 has a higher clock speed compared to the Y36's Snapdragon 680.
- Both devices have a 50 MP main camera, but the Y36 includes an additional macro lens, enhancing its versatility.
- The Y29 has a larger 6500 mAh battery compared to the Y36's 5000 mAh, although both support 44W charging.
- The Y29 runs on Android 15 with Funtouch 15, while the Y36 operates on Android 13 with Funtouch 13, indicating a more updated software experience in the Y29.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y29 4G
vivo Y36
General
Release Date
2025, February 19
2023, May 27
Announced
2025, February 19
2023, May 27
Description
Not to be confused withvivo Y29 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.68"
6.64"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 650 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1608 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Schott Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 610
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)* the macro camera availability is market/region dependent
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 6500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired, 50% in 41 min, 100% in 92 minReverse wired
44W wired, 30% in 15 minReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.7 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
164.1 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
204 g
202 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Noble Brown, Elegant White
Meteor Black, Gold, Aqua Glitter
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 15, Funtouch 15
Android 13, Funtouch 13
OS Version
Android 15, Funtouch 15
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes