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vivo Y29 4G 8GB+256GB
Brand New
Available to order
Released 2025
₦289,800
Seen between ₦259,800 and ₦300,000 across Nigerian retailers.
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The vivo Y29 4G pairs a Snapdragon 685 chipset with a class-leading 6500mAh battery and NFC, making it a strong all-round choice near the top of the ₦80k-300k band for Nigerian buyers who want longevity and reliable everyday performance. Lack of 5G is its main drawback for a 2025-released model.
How it scores
6.8/10 overall
#19 of 101 in Mid-range (₦150k–₦300k)
Camera6/10
Good daylight photos; expect softer results at night.
Selfie5/10
Basic selfie camera.
Battery9/10
6,500mAh with 44W charging — easily a full day and more, even with NEPA wahala.
Display6.5/10
IPS LCD at 120Hz — smooth enough for daily scrolling.
Performance6/10
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 with 8GB RAM — handles WhatsApp, TikTok and light games well.
Value for money8/10
Lots of phone for the money.
Scores are based on published specifications compared with other phones sold in Nigeria, not hands-on lab testing. Rank phones by what matters to you · See leaderboards
What's good
- Snapdragon 685 gives solid all-round performance for the price
- Massive 6500mAh battery
- 120Hz display and NFC included
What's not
- Still 4G despite recent 2025 release
- 128GB storage of lower variant not expandable, buyers should pick 256GB
- Charging capped at 44W despite huge battery
Full specifications
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.68 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1608 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | 1000 nits |
| HDR support | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 85.4% |
Design and build
| Height | 165.75 mm (6.53 inches) |
|---|---|
| Width | 76.1 mm (3 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
|---|---|
| Max clock | 2400 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 · - 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| L3 cache | 2 MB |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| GPU shading units | 64 |
| GPU clock | 1072 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~137.2 GFLOPS |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 14 |
|---|---|
| ROM | Funtouch OS 14 |
| OS updates | 1 year |
| Security updates | 2 years |
Battery
| Capacity | 5500 mAh |
|---|---|
| Max charge power | 44 W |
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Replaceable | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Zoom | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP · 2) Depth |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode · - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.95" (≈ 0.51 inch) |
| Pixel size | 0.8 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Autofocus | No |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band · - Wi-Fi Direct · - Wi-Fi Hotspot · - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging · - USB-Storage mode · - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800 MHz |
| 3G network | WCDMA B1/B5/B8 |
| 4G network | LTE B1/B3/B5/B8/B28B/B38/B40/B41 |
| 5G support | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo |
|---|---|
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
Other
| Category | Budget |
|---|---|
| Announced | December 2024 |
| Release date | December 2024 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $180 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor · - Accelerometer · - Ambient light sensor · - Compass · - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 44 W |
Display & design
| Screen size | 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Screen type | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1608 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| Dimensions | Not verified |
| Weight | 196g |
| Colours | Noble Brown, Elegant White |
| Water resistance | Splash-resistant |
Performance & storage
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Operating system | Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15) |
| Software support | Not verified |
Cameras
| Rear camera | 50MP |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Video | Not verified |
Battery & connectivity
| Battery | 6500mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging | 44W |
| Network | 4G |
| 5G | No |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| NFC | Yes |
| Fingerprint | Yes |
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