Vivo is back with a brand new smartphone targeting the middle-budget segment. The device is the Vivo V29 e, and since we know that the V series is all about looks and cameras, we were tempted to write about it on our website. So, here is the Vivo v29 e review for smartphone lovers who are looking forward to purchasing it. You will get to know all the dynamics associated with the smartphone so that you can make a better buying decision.
Unboxing the Vivo V29 e
The silver box from the Vivo gave us a tempting and curious feeling about the phone itself. In the box, you will find a case and a 44-watt charger (thank God Vivo is providing a charger). Other things include a Type A to Type C cable, a SIM card tool, and some documentation. Oh, and of course, the phone guys, and we cannot control ourselves from talking about the looks of the phone.
- Case
- 44W charger
- Type A to C cable
- Sim card tool
- Documentations
Vivo V29e Design Review
The smartphone is a looker, guys. We must tell you, it looks stunning, elegant, modern, and beautiful. The back is divided into two patterns, and it is all glass. With 7.75 mm of thickness and a curved display, the phone packs a very premium and unique look. When you go out with this phone, people will stare at it for sure. However, the phone does not have a 3mm headphone jack, which has become common now. The SIM card slot is hybrid, and the weight of the smartphone is 178 grams, which again feels very light in the hand.
- 7.75 mm thin
- Curved display
- No 3.55 mm jack
- 178 grams in weight
- Hybrid SIM card slot
What about the display?
When it comes to curved smartphones, the display is always a focus. The majority of curved smartphone displays deliver a pleasant experience for content consumption. And the case is the same with the Vivo V29 e since it comes with a 93 screen-to-body ratio. With a 6.78 FHD+ Amoled display presenting a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits of brightness, you will love what you are watching on the Vivo V29 e. Although the multimedia experience will be great, the speakers are not stereo; they are mono speakers. Also, there is no support for HDR video playback.
- 6.78 FHD+ Amoled display
- 93% screen-to-body ratio
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- 1300 nits of brightness
- Curved Display
- No HDR support
Vivo V29E performance review
Now let us come to the performance part of the smartphone. We think that Vivo could go for a better chipset instead of the Snapdragon 695, which is offered in smartphones like the Moto G62 in the under-15k range. However, the performance of this chipset is not bad, and it will give you a consistent 40FPS gameplay experience. The Antutu score stays around 4,50,000, and the latest Android 13 with Fun Touch OS 13 is loaded on the Vivo 29 e. An in-display finger print scanner is fast enough. You might have to remove some preinstalled applications that Chinese brands do offer on their smartphones. Additionally, there is no information about the update policy for this smartphone from Vivo, so if constant updates are your priority, drop this smartphone.
- Snapdragon 695
- 8 GB, 128 GB, or 265 GB variants
- 450000 Antutu score
- Fun Touch OS 13 is based on Android 13
- 7 5G bands and all necessary sensors
Vivo V29e camera review
No doubt, Vivo phones are known for their great camera output. You get a 64 MP OIS main camera sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide. Overall, the camera performs impressively, especially in portrait photos, producing sharper and nicer skin tones. Selfie lovers will appreciate the quality since the Vivo V29 e brings a 50 MP front camera for their users. Video recording is not 4K (because of the chipset), so you must settle with 60 FPS rear and 30 FPS front. The best part is that you get a pool of diverse photography modes on your smartphone, like wedding photography, super slow motion, and more. According to Takin Tech, one of the popular smartphone reviewers, the phone has a feature-rich camera app.
Pricing and conclusion
So, the pricing part Although we do not know the exact pricing of the phone, you can expect it to be more or less around INR 25,000. And, for this price, the phone looks like a good deal. However, the processor of the phone is average. Still, the Vivo V29 e is a great all-rounder if your budget is around INR 25,000.
