Vivo’s V-series has always been about flashy designs and powerful cameras, and the new Vivo V29 Pro is no different. Launched as the successor to the V27 Pro, this mid-range device comes powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8200 chipset and flaunts a sleek design that Vivo claims is built for portrait photography—even in low light.
But does it really justify its ₹39,999 starting price, or is it just another pretty face in the crowded mid-range market? Let’s dive into the review.
Vivo V29 Pro Price in India
The phone comes in two variants:
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – ₹39,999
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage – ₹42,999
You can pick it up in Himalayan Blue (the eye-catching one) or Space Black.
Design: Premium, Slim, and Eye-Catching
At first glance, the V29 Pro looks almost identical to the V27 Pro. It still rocks the glass sandwich design with a glossy finish and a raised rectangular camera module at the back. This time, though, the arrangement is slightly different—two cameras and the Aura Light flash line up together, while the main flash sits on the side.
The Himalayan Blue variant steals the show with its shimmery finish that changes under light. But fair warning—it’s a fingerprint magnet, so a case is a must. At just 7.5mm thick and 188g, this is one of the slimmest and lightest phones in its class. It feels premium, but also a little delicate.
The downside? No Gorilla Glass mention and no water/dust resistance rating—something most users expect at this price point.
Display: Curved and Gorgeous
The V29 Pro packs a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1260 × 2800 resolution. Simply put—it looks stunning.
Colours are vivid, blacks are deep, and even outdoors under bright sunlight, the screen holds up really well. Watching HDR10 content on Netflix or YouTube is a treat, with sharp details and excellent dynamic range.
Scrolling is buttery smooth thanks to the adaptive refresh rate, which switches between 60Hz, 120Hz, or “Smart Switch” mode to save battery.
Cameras: Portraits Shine, Ultrawide Disappoints
Cameras are where Vivo puts most of its energy, and it shows. The triple rear setup includes:
- 50MP main camera with OIS
- 12MP portrait lens with 2x zoom
- 8MP ultrawide camera
Daylight shots from the main camera are crisp and detailed, though sometimes a tad oversharpened. Portrait mode is excellent—the 2x lens captures skin tones accurately and delivers impressive background blur. For human subjects especially, it’s one of the best in this price range.
The weak link? The ultrawide camera. Photos look just average, and in tough lighting, it struggles.
Battery & Charging: Slim but Strong
Despite its slim frame, the V29 Pro packs a 4600mAh battery. In our testing, it lasted over 17 hours in a video loop test, which is impressive.
The real star, though, is charging. Vivo includes an 80W charger in the box (a rarity these days), and it juices up the phone from 0 to 66% in just 30 minutes. A full charge takes less than an hour, without the phone getting uncomfortably hot.
Performance: Smooth and Reliable
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, the phone handles heavy tasks and gaming with ease. Games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Real Racing 3 ran smoothly with high graphics enabled, with barely any frame drops.
On benchmarks, it scored nearly 9.2 lakh on AnTuTu, which is solid for its price. The phone runs Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13, with plenty of pre-installed apps—but thankfully, most of them can be deleted. Overall, day-to-day usage feels fluid and premium.
Verdict: Worth Buying?
The Vivo V29 Pro is a stylish, slim, and capable mid-ranger that gets a lot right—stunning display, excellent portraits, strong performance, and blazing-fast charging.
However, it misses out on some basics:
- No IP rating
- No Gorilla Glass protection
- Average ultrawide camera
If these don’t bother you, the V29 Pro is definitely worth considering. But if you want stronger durability and a better ultrawide camera, the Google Pixel 7a (₹43,999) is a better alternative with IP67 protection and clean software.
👉 Bottom line: The Vivo V29 Pro looks premium and delivers where it matters most, but it isn’t perfect.
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