vivo V29 announced: Snapdragon 778G, 1.5K AMOLED screen, ‘Aura Light’ camera feature

vivo’s next midrange smartphone, the vivo V29, has finally gone official and it’ll make its debut soon in Europe. It boasts a Snapdragon 778G chipset and a 1.5K AMOLED screen. And its main highlight is the ‘Aura Light’ feature. It works wonders in low-light environments to give your portrait photography that extra oomph.

Vivo V29 Fi

Aura Light recap

Similar to what we saw on the vivo V27 5G, the Aura Light acts like a ring light. The ‘Aura Light’ (15.6mm in diameter), sits just below the two camera lenses of the V29. This significantly improves portrait shots under low-lighting conditions with “illumination on every angle”.

According to vivo, this feature creates a “three-dimensional lighting” effect that eliminates facial shadows and dark areas. vivo also claims that the V29 offers a 36% increase in brightness compared to its predecessor, the V27, allowing for shots with vivid clarity.

vivo V29 specs rundown

vivo has yet to release the full specs of the V29. But they did outline what to expect. Powering this device is a Snapdragon 778G that is 5G-enabled and with eSIM support.

It packs up to 16GB extended RAM and comes with a large VC cooling system.

As for the display, expect a crisp 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED curved display. With 120Hz refresh rate, 452 ppi, and supports DCI-P3 color gamut.

At the rear protrudes a 50-megapixel main lens with OIS. While at the front is another 50-megapixel lens with autofocus.

For the battery, it packs a 4600mAh cell paired with 80W wired charging. The brand the device charges from 1% to 50% in just 18 minutes. It will be available in two colorways, Peak Blue and Noble Black.

Lastly, it comes with IP68 rating—protection against water and dust. However, only variants released in Europe and North America get the said rating.

Price and availability

As mentioned earlier, the vivo V29 will debut first in Europe. However, the company has not yet announced the launch date nor its pricing details. Stay tuned for updates!

vivo v29 5G specs:
6.78-inch AMOLED display @ 1260 x 2800 pixels
120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset
Octa-core CPU up to 2.4GHz
Adreno 642L GPU
12GB RAM
256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
Android 13, Funtouch OS 13
50MP f/1.88 main camera, PDAF, OIS
8MP f/2.2 ultrawide
2MP f/2.4 monochrome
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps video1
50MP f/2.0 front-facing camera
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G1
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC
USB Type-C 2.0
Fingerprint (under display, optical)
accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Li-Po 4600 mAh battery, 80W SuperVOOC fast charging
Starry Purple, Magic Maroon
Dimensions: 164.2 x 74.4 x 7.5 mm
Weight: 186g

What is the ‘Aura Light’ feature on the vivo V29?

The Aura Light is a 15.6mm ring‑light positioned below the rear cameras that provides three‑dimensional lighting to reduce shadows in low‑light portrait shots.

How does the display of the vivo V29 compare to its predecessor?

The V29’s 6.78‑inch 1.5K AMOLED screen is 36% brighter than the V27, offering a 120Hz refresh rate and DCI‑P3 color gamut.

What are the key hardware specifications of the vivo V29?

The device runs a Snapdragon 778G processor with up to 16GB RAM, a 50MP OIS rear sensor, a 50MP front sensor, a 4600mAh battery and 80W wired charging.

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