Vivo's 29 series continues to expand into more regions
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo introduced its new series, Vivo 29, in one of the world's largest markets.
After much anticipation fueled by rumors and leaks, Vivo has unveiled its V29 series smartphones in India, with the range featuring the V29 and V29 Pro models. While both devices share a number of specifications, there are marked differences between them that consumers would be keen to note.
The high-end V29 Pro boasts a sleek 6.78-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. This display stands out with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch hole cutout. In designing the V29 series, Vivo aimed for a premium touch with a combination of a metallic frame and glass back. The phone’s design is elegantly contoured with both the front and back edges curving seamlessly. The V29 Pro has a weight of 188 grams and a slim profile at 7.46mm thickness. The phone's performance is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage.
Embedded within this model is the Android 13 OS adorned with Vivo’s FuntouchOS 13 custom skin. In terms of camera capabilities, the rear features a trio: a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 12-megapixel portrait lens, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens. For those selfie moments and video calls, the front camera offers a 50-megapixel sensor. Additional noteworthy specs include an in-display fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.3, ring-shaped LED lighting, and a 4,600mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging.
Vivo's 29 series continues to expand into more regions
Its counterpart, the Vivo V29, mirrors the V29 Pro in its exterior design and display features. The distinction lies in its internals, with this variant powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, also supported by up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The camera configuration at the back is slightly different, comprising a 50-megapixel main sensor with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. This model too boasts the Android 13 OS with Funtouch OS 13, an in-display fingerprint scanner, 4,600mAh battery with 80W fast charging, Bluetooth 5.2, and ring-shaped LED lighting.
As for availability, the Vivo V29 is offered in three captivating colors: Himalayan Blue, Majestic Red, and Black, with two storage configurations. The V29 Pro, meanwhile, comes in two hues: Himalayan Blue and Space Black, also with two storage choices. Their pricing is as follows:
Vivo V29: 8GB + 128GB is priced at 32,999 INR ($396 approximately), while the 12GB + 256GB variant is at 36,999 INR ($445 approximately).
Vivo V29 Pro: The 8GB + 256GB model costs 39,999 INR ($480 approximately), and the 12GB + 256GB version is available for 42,999 INR ($516 approximately).
Potential buyers should note that the V29 Pro pre-bookings will commence soon, with sales starting from October 10. The standard V29 will be available for purchase from October 17.
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