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Launch report · Vivo

Vivo Y29: A military-durable budget phone with a 6,500 mAh cell.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2025·$190·Score 56/100

Y29 pairs a 6,500 mAh cell with a military drop rating for $190 — built to survive and endure. The 15 W charging is the glaring weak point against that big battery, and the HD+ panel is basic. For a rugged budget daily where you charge overnight, it serves.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.68" LCD 120 Hz
Chipset
Dimensity 6300
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP
Battery
6,500 mAh
Weight
199 g
What stands out
  • 6,500 mAh + MIL-810H drop rating at $190.
  • 120 Hz screen, microSD + jack.
  • 5G on a budget.
  • Durable build for the tier.
What to watch
  • HD+ panel, Dimensity 6300 is slow.
  • 15 W charging is painfully slow for the cell.
  • Single speaker, 8 MP selfie.
  • 2 MP filler.
The phone it has to beat
Moto G85
$299 · score 74/100