Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| weight |
199 g |
| thickness |
8.2 mm |
| width |
77 mm |
| height |
167.3 mm |
| volume |
105.63322 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP64 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Vivo Y29s features a sleek design with a weight of 199 g and dimensions of 167.3 mm in height, 77 mm in width, and 8.2 mm in thickness. The phone is water resistant, offering some protection against water exposure, with an IP64 Ingress Protection rating. While it doesn't have a rugged build, it still maintains a practical and compact form, with a total volume of 105.63 cm³. Notably, the device does not support folding functionality.
Display:
| Display type |
LCD, IPS |
| screen size |
6.74" |
| pixel density |
260 ppi |
| resolution |
720 x 1600 px |
| refresh rate |
90Hz |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Vivo Y29s features a 6.74″ LCD, IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 px and a pixel density of 260 ppi, delivering clear and vibrant visuals. The display supports a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, though it does not include features like Gorilla Glass for damage resistance or HDR support. This phone also lacks an Always-On Display and secondary screen functionality, but it does feature a responsive touch screen.
Performance:
| internal storage |
256GB |
| RAM |
6GB |
| AnTuTu benchmark score |
409000 |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| GPU name |
Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| CPU speed |
2 x 2.4 & 6 x 2 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
2012 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
782 |
| GPU clock speed |
950 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
2133 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
6 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| maximum amount of external memory supported |
2000GB |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
17.07 GB/s |
| L2 cache |
1 MB |
| L1 cache |
512 KB |
| maximum memory amount |
12GB |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| DDR memory version |
4 |
| L3 cache |
2 MB |
The Vivo Y29s is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, offering smooth and responsive performance. The device utilizes an 8-thread CPU with speeds up to 2.4 GHz, and its GPU, the Arm Mali-G57 MC2, runs at a clock speed of 950 MHz. For those needing more memory, the Y29s supports expandable storage up to 2000GB and features a maximum memory size of 12GB. The phone also supports 64-bit architecture and features high memory bandwidth of 17.07 GB/s, ensuring efficient multitasking and app handling.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 0.08 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
3 & 1.8f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
5MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✕ |
| video recording (main camera) |
1080 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2.2f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Vivo Y29s is equipped with a dual-lens main camera featuring a 50MP primary sensor and a secondary 0.08MP lens. It supports features like phase-detection autofocus for sharp images, continuous autofocus for video, and manual controls such as manual exposure and ISO adjustments. The camera also supports slow-motion video recording, HDR mode, and panorama shots. For selfies, the front camera offers a 5MP sensor with a wide aperture of 2.2f, though it lacks a front-facing flash or a dual-lens configuration.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 15 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Vivo Y29s runs on Android 15, offering a range of privacy and customization features. Users can benefit from clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and control over camera and microphone access, ensuring better security. Additionally, the device supports dark mode, dynamic theming, and customizable notifications. It also includes useful features like media picker, PiP mode, offline voice recognition, and multi-user support. However, it does not support Mail Privacy Protection or direct OS updates.
Battery:
| battery power |
5500 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
15W |
| comes with a charger |
✓ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Vivo Y29s is powered by a 5500 mAh battery, providing ample energy for extended use. It supports fast charging at 15W, ensuring quicker recharges, and comes with a charger included in the box. While it lacks wireless charging and a removable battery, it features a battery level indicator and a rechargeable battery for convenience.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✓ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✓ |
The Vivo Y29s features stereo speakers for an enhanced audio experience and includes a 3.5 mm audio jack for wired headphones or audio accessories. Additionally, it supports FM radio for on-the-go entertainment, though it does not offer advanced Bluetooth audio features like aptX or LDAC.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
March 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
3300 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✕ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
This device offers solid connectivity options, including 5G support for fast data speeds, Wi-Fi 4 and 5 for reliable wireless connections, and a USB Type-C port for easy charging and data transfer. It also features NFC, a fingerprint scanner, GPS, and a compass for enhanced functionality, along with support for external memory and dual SIM cards.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device is equipped with a video light for enhanced photography and video recording, while lacking features like a sapphire glass display, curved screen, or e-paper display.