Shiny.
Vivo announces an update for the Y28. Not a software update, but an entirely new phone built with a “premium look” in mind. Above is the Vivo Y29, a shiny new budget phone that takes cues from its mainstream V50 lineup, including the Aura Ring light.
Actually, that light has more functions than just a simple flash. It is effectively a notification light. Vivo calls it “dynamic light” due to how flashy its effects are. According to vivo, the Y29’s design takes inspiration from the flagship X200 series. So now it feels like you’re carrying a poor man’s version.
Its premium look is its main selling point. However, you’re probably not here to collect pretty phones. You’re here to use it for gaming, calls, and photovlogging. What does the Vivo Y29 offer and is it good for its price?
The phone that is to be released here is most likely the 4G-only version akin to the one launched in Bangladesh earlier this year. If we’re basing it on that phone, then the Y29 would most likely have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset with 8GB RAM and either 128 or 256GB eMMC 5.1 ROM, a 6.68″ HD+ (1608x720px) IPS LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate, a 50MP primary camera with a 2MP complementary, an 8MP dot notch selfie camera, and a 6500mAh battery with 44W fast charging. It is also equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity.
Unless it matches with a good price. Pretty much what you’re buying is a beautiful looking phone. If that’s your style and you want to make a statement, who are we to judge really?
The Vivo Y29 comes in two colours: Espresso Brown and Marble White. Both colours are mainstays for many Vivo phones albeit with different names. The Espresso brown colour simulates the rich feel and crema of espresso shots while Marble White has a ceramic-like texture at the back.
The new phone will be released on May 31 and you will find it on Vivo’s Lazada, Shopee, offline stores, and partner retailers.
SPECS:
- 6.68″ HD+ (1608x720px) IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
- CAMERAS:
- 50MP (Primary), f/2.0
- 2MP (Depth), f/2.4
- FRONT: 8MP
- FunTouchOS 15 based on Android 15
- 6500mAh, 44W fast charging
- USB-C, Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm jack
- 4G LTE, Dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
- Espresso Brown, Marble White
- PRICE:
- 8/128: TBA
- 8/256: TBA
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