vivo Y29
#1087
vivo Y78 (China)
#1088Category Breakdown
vivo Y29
vivo Y78 (China)
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
67.567.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
66.166.1
Summary
- The vivo Y29 features a slightly larger 6.68-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1608 pixels, while the vivo Y78 has a 6.64-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels and HDR10 support, resulting in better visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Y29 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset, whereas the Y78 utilizes the Dimensity 7020, offering improved processing capabilities.
- Both models have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Y78 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, enhancing photography options.
- The Y29 has a larger 5500 mAh battery compared to the Y78's 5000 mAh, but both support 44W charging.
- The Y29 runs on Android 14 with Funtouch 14, while the Y78 operates on Android 13 with OriginOS 3, indicating a difference in software experience.
- Both phones have similar build quality, featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Y29 is slightly heavier at 198g compared to the Y78's 190g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y29
vivo Y78 (China)
General
Release Date
2024, December 24
2023, May 10
Announced
2024, December 24
2023, May 10
Description
Not to be confused withvivo Y29 4G
N/A
Display
Size
6.68"
6.64"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
Resolution
720 x 1608 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
IMG BXM-8-256
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAFAuxiliary lens
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
44W wiredReverse wired
44W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.8 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
164.1 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
198 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Blue, Titanium Gold, Diamond Black
Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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 (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Software
Operating System
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Android 13, OriginOS 3
OS Version
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes