Y29 Vivo Review 2025: Budget Beast Unleashed!

By Sobia Sultan

The Y29 Vivo has been officially rolled out in Pakistan now for tech-savvy youth with a balance of style, performance, and battery life and available at a competitive price.

Vivo company has offered its price at Rs 49,999 for the 128GB variant. However, it has been priced at Rs 54,999 for the 256GB model. The Y29 offers you a complete smartphone experience within budget.

Design and Build

The vivo Y29 is built with a Metallic High-Gloss Frame and soft 3D curved back. It is available in Noble Brown and Elegant White. The Dynamic Light feature around the rear camera syncs with music, call alerts, and photo countdowns make it more amazing.

It also offers an Infrared Remote Control which is a handy addition to control home appliances like TVs and ACs.

Battery & Charging

The Y29 has come with a 5000mAh battery, backed by vivo’s BlueVolt Technology designed for efficient power management. It also supports 44W FlashCharge for fast and reverse charging to allow users to top up other devices.

Features like Emergency Power Saving Mode and a 5-year battery health guarantee have added to its everyday reliability.

Performance: Smooth and Dependable

Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor offers stable and responsive performance to perform daily tasks like gaming, and social media.

It is also equipped with 8GB RAM plus 8GB Extended RAM ad offers up to 128GB storage. The 120Hz refresh rate offers a display with 1000 nits peak brightness which ensures smooth visuals and excellent visibility even under sunlight.

TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification helps the users to reduce eye strain during prolonged use.

Camera Capabilities: Clear, AI-Enhanced Photography

The vivo Y29 has featured a 50MP main camera which is paired with a 2MP depth sensor. Users have reported bright, detailed daytime shots with good dynamic range.

AI Photo Enhance automatically improves brightness and clarity. While AI Erase has been designed to remove unwanted objects. Super Night Mode helps improve low-light photos. However, though image quality in dark conditions remains mid-range.

The 8MP front camera backs beauty mode and screen flash and performs well for selfies and video calls. Both front and rear cameras have supported 1080p video recording, backed by EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) to reduce shake elements in videos.

Multimedia Experience: Loud and Clear

It has dual stereo speakers with a support of 400% audio boost to deliver immersive audio for streaming, music, and gaming. And, you don’t need external accessories.

Smart Features: Practical and Convenient

The Y29 offers the users several user-friendly tools:

AI SuperLink is aimed at stable connectivity in low-signal areas.
Circle to Search is designed for quick visual lookups.
Google Assistant integration helps hands-free task management.
Screen Translation offers quick language conversion while browsing or messaging.

Customer Feedback and Reviews

Users have offered positive feedback due to the Y29’s strong battery life, stylish design, and overall performance.

They has also applauded camera for sharp daytime shots and useful AI features. Some users have observed the lack of an ultra-wide lens as a drawback.

The UI is smooth, the speakers are loud, and the display has been appreciated for its brightness and fluidity.

Camera Tips from Users

Here are recommendations for the users to achieve the best results.

Enable HDR mode for vibrant, contrast-rich photos.
Use AI Photo Enhance for better clarity.
Activate Super Night Mode for low-light shots.
Keep the lens clean for sharp focus.
Turn on EIS for smoother video capture.

How vivo Y29 Stands Out

In its price bracket, the vivo Y29 has excelled its competitors by offering different features:

A strong 5000mAh battery with fast charging.
Infrared remote functionality.
Stereo speakers with audio boost.
TÜV-certified eye protection display.
Practical AI tools and a sleek, durable build.

Expected Improvements in Future Models

We are looking ahead, future vivo Y series models with better features:

Ultra-wide and macro lenses.
4K video recording.
AMOLED displays and in-display fingerprint scanners.
Faster chipsets and 5G connectivity.
Enhanced AI capabilities for smarter interactions.

Final Verdict

The vivo Y29 has maintained a smart balance between price and performance. Its sleek design, strong battery, versatile camera, and thoughtful extras like an IR remote and smart features make it unique among competitors.

FAQs

How old is vivo Y29?

Vivo launched the vivo Y29 on December 24, 2024 four months and two weeks back

Is the vivo Y29 waterproof?

The vivo Y29 has features like IP64 for splash, water, and dust resistance but it is not fully waterproof.

How much is vivo Y29 in Malaysia?

The price of 8GB RAM + 256GB variant of the vivo Y29 is around RM 789 in Malaysia.

How much V29 8GB 128GB cost in Pakistan?

The vivo V29 5G and you should not to be confused with the Y29. With 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, its price ir around Rs 159,999 in Pakistan. However, these Prices may be different by region and seller.

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Y29 Vivo Review 2025: Budget Beast Unleashed!