V29e
A curved-AMOLED, ring-light selfie phone for portrait-first buyers.
The Vivo V29e is a mid-range Vivo smartphone released Sep 2023, with a launch price of $330. It pairs the Snapdragon 695 with a 6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz display, a 50 MP · OIS main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 66/100 — A portrait phone with a slow heart. Standout strengths: curved amoled + 50 mp selfie + ring light for portraits. and ois main camera. Main trade-off: snapdragon 695 is slow for $330.
A portrait phone with a slow heart.
V29e sells the selfie — a 50 MP front camera, a curved screen and Vivo's Aura ring light that flatters faces in low light. The Snapdragon 695 is the obvious mismatch at $330; buyers here are paying for the camera-and-design package, not performance.
Read the full review- Curved AMOLED + 50 MP selfie + ring light for portraits.
- OIS main camera.
- Slim 7.7 mm / 186 g.
- 44 W charging.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the V29e compares
| V29e | iPhone 8 Plus | V21 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Apple A11 Bionic | Dimensity 800U |
| Display | 6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz | 5.5" LCD 60 Hz | 6.44" AMOLED 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP · OIS | 12 MP · f/1.8 | 64 MP · f/1.79 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 2,691 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $330 | $799 | $400 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the V29e released?
The V29e was released in Sep 2023.
How much does the V29e cost?
The V29e launched at $330 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the V29e screen size and type?
The V29e has a 6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the V29e use?
The V29e is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the V29e have?
The V29e ships with 8 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the V29e battery capacity?
The V29e has a 5,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the V29e charge?
The V29e supports 44 W FlashCharge wired charging.
What is the V29e main camera?
The V29e has a 50 MP · OIS main camera.
Does the V29e have a headphone jack?
The V29e does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the V29e get software updates?
The V29e update policy: 2 OS + 3 yr security.
How much does the V29e weigh?
The V29e weighs 186 g.
What colours does the V29e come in?
The V29e is available in 3 colours: Forest Black, Rose Red, Creme Gold.
Is the V29e worth buying?
V29e sells the selfie — a 50 MP front camera, a curved screen and Vivo's Aura ring light that flatters faces in low light. The Snapdragon 695 is the obvious mismatch at $330; buyers here are paying for the camera-and-design package, not performance. SpecEagle gives the V29e an editorial score of 66/100.
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