Vivo V29 Pro 5G: The Vivo V29 Pro 5G upholds the legacy of the brand in providing a comprehensive package with impressive design, excellence of camera, and user understanding software integration in one finely balanced smartphone.
This phone falls in the high premium mid-range market where people can’t afford to get flagship like feature at a cheaper price. Whether you are a photo enthusiastic, an average gamer or content creator, V29 Pro is meant to serve all these requirements with no trade offs.
Vivo has introduced a few significant upgrades in the V29 Pro over the predecessor, in terms of design, the display technology focussing on the camera system. It is a mix of elegance and power, so you have a great looking device that you can use day in and day out without a problem.
Look and Feel – Thin, Light and Luxurious
As soon as you take the V29 Pro in your hand, the curved glass back, glinting metal frame and svelte shape ensure it looks every bit a high-end smartphone.
The handset, which weighs in at just shy of 188g, feels nicely in the hand and doesn’t feel too heavy on the eye despite the incredibly large screen.
The back is home to a neatly arranged dual-ring camera module, and the back glass is soft and matte-finished to prevent fingerprint smears. It comes in attractive colors as well such as Himalayan Blue, Majestic Red and Space Black all that shine well with light.
Screen - vivid and immersive
The Vivo V29 Pro has a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution (2800 × 1260 pixels) and HDR10+ support.
No matter what you’re doing, the screen will offer sharp details and rich colors, as well as smooth scrolling.
1300 nits of peak brightness means you won’t have an outdoor visibility issue. The narrow bezels and punch-hole camera make for an incredibly immersive viewing experience, particularly for those who consume content.
Performance – Quick, Fast and Dependable
Under the hood, the V29 Pro is driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset, a 6nm octa-core processor known for its power saving capabilities and constant performance. It is available in up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage of UFS 3.1 for ultra-fast app launches and more responsive multitasking and gaming.
Whether you’re navigating the phone for normal day-to-day use, multitasking between social media apps, or playing games like COD Mobile or BGMI, the experience is seamless and glitch-free.
Ultra Game Mode optimizes gaming experience and minimizes distractions while playing games.
Camera – Pro Portraits, AI-Power
The notable feature of the V29 Pro is its triple rear camera setup comprising:
50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, OIS
Image:12MP portrait telephoto camera (2x optical zoom)
8MP ultra-wide camera
During the day, the main sensor provides sharp and clear photos with accurate colour. Even in low light or indoors, OIS and night mode help you to capture rich detail and colour.
The portrait telephoto lens is a rarity at this price point too, it gives you natural bokeh and realistic edge detection. For selfies, the 50MP front camera with autofocus is great and provides sharp shots with good definition, even when little light is available.
Vivo S1 Pro is equipped with Vivo’s exclusive technology, Smart-IC, which enables Smart Aura Light, Vivo’s own customized light inspired from the soft light.+Smart Aura Light” with customized light inspired from behind curved shape of water drop..
The Smart Aura Light is a professional photography software by Vivo customizes color perfectly for portraits and videos.
Battery and Charging
The phone also packs a 4,600mAh battery, and should keep you going all day with normal use. Combined with 80W fast charging, the V29 Pro can fully be charged from 0 to 100% in less than 40 minutes – perfect for those with an on the go lifestyle.
Pros:
Curvy svelte design with AMOLED display
Nice OIS and auto focus back and front camera
High refresh rate panel with crisp resolution
Dimensity 8200 for ultimate performance
Super-fast 80W charging
Custom Aura Light for perfect portraits
Cons:
No two side speakers, just mono output
No official IP dust- or water-resistance rating
Lacks wireless charging
Lacks microSD storage expansion
Bloatware of Funtouch OS out of the box
Vivo V29 Pro 5G Final Verdict
As a stylish all-rounder impresses in design, display and camera, the Vivo V29 Pro 5G does very well. It offers top-notch performance, fast charging and one of the best portrait modes in the category, making it a great option for content creators and style-forward individuals alike.
It’s not without its shortcomings, but the fundamentals of this phone make it one of the best mid-range 5G smartphones you can buy right now.
