The entry-level smartphone segment has caught fire with the launch of two new smartphones: the vivo Y29 5G and the Realme 14x 5G. Both phones offer similar specifications at a comparable price. However, there are a few key differences, which, when ignored, can trouble the buyer in the long term. Hence, here’s a detailed comparison between the smartphones to help you make an informed decision and get the best value for your money.
Vivo Y29 5G Vs. Realme 14x 5G: Design
Dimensions
- Vivo Y29 5G: 76.1 x 165.75 x 8.1 mm
- Realme 14x 5G: 76.22 x 165.7 x 7.94 mm
In terms of design, both phones have a similar look and feel. However, there are a few things that set them apart. For instance, the vivo Y29 5G has slightly thicker bezels around the screen (along with a broader chin at the bottom), while the Realme 14x seems to have contained the bezels a little better.
There’s a vertically-placed rectangular camera setup on the plastic rear panel (on both phones) with a textured finish. Otherwise, the buttons, charging port, microphone, and speaker placement remain the same on both smartphones.
Durability
Both the vivo Y29 5G and the Realme 14x comply with the MIL-STD-810H standard, which should instill some confidence among buyers. Both companies claim that the models feature toughened corners for added protection against drops.
However, while the vivo Y29 5G is rated IP64, the Realme 14x carries a superior IP69 dust and water resistance rating. Realme claims that the phone can survive exposure to hot water or complete submersion. Even so, buyers shouldn’t misuse their devices and take these readings more as an assurance.
Colors
- Vivo Y29 5G: Glacier Blue, Titanium Gold, Diamond Black
- Realme 14x 5G: Jewel Red, Crystal Black, Golden Glow
Purely from a design perspective, the Realme 14x has the upper hand in this comparison.
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Vivo Y29 5G Vs. Realme 14x 5G: Screen
Out of the box, the vivo Y29 5G offers a 6.68-inch IPS LCD screen that supports a refresh rate of 120Hz and a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits (high-brightness mode). Further, the display has a pixel density of 264 ppi.
In comparison, the Realme 14x has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate but has a peak brightness of 625 nits (high-brightness mode). The pixel density, however, remains the same at 264 ppi.
Moreover, the Y29 5G has a significantly brighter screen, which should help while using the phone outdoors or in brightly lit rooms.
Vivo Y29 5G Vs. Realme 14x 5G: Performance
Under the hood, both phones run on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) processor, which features two 2.4 GHz performance cores and six 2.0 GHz efficiency cores. The chipset is combined with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU alongside up to 8G of LPDDR4X RAM.
The storage, however, differs on both phones. While vivo Y29 5G offers up to 256GB of storage (eMMC 5.1), the Realme 14x only has 128GB of storage (UFS 2.2). It is important to mention that UFS 2.2 is the faster of the two, implying that files or apps will open a bit faster when compared to the execution time on eMMC 5.1.
For those catching up, Dimensity 6300 (6nm) came out in April 2024. It is one of the better entry-level SoCs in the market, which scores around 420K points on AnTuTu 10 and around 782/2,012 points in the single/multi-core performance test on GeekBench 6.
Moreover, the phones offer similar performance. Running multiple apps at once or recording high-resolution videos shouldn’t be a problem on either of the devices. The 4GB vivo Y29 5G variant, however, isn’t what we’ll recommend to anyone who is on the market for a new smartphone in 2025.
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Vivo Y29 5G Vs. Realme 14x 5G: Cameras
vivo Y29 5G Camera Configuration
- 50MP (f/1.8) primary camera
- 0.08MP (f/3.0) secondary camera
- 8MP (f/2.0) selfie camera
Moreover, the vivo Y29 5G has one effective rear camera, and that is the 50MP shooter. It can click detailed images and supports 1080p video recording at 30 fps. Users also get different camera modes, such as Portrait, Night, Documents, Slo-Mo, Live Photo, etc.
One unique feature of the phone’s camera system is that it features a circular flash module.
Realme 14x Camera Configuration
- 50MP (f/1.8) primary camera
- Unknown depth sensor
- 8MP (f/2.0) selfie shooter
The Realme 14x also has only one effective camera sensor, the 50MP primary sensor. Additional photography functions include portrait mode, night scene mode, multi-view mode, professional mode, and so on. Last but not least, the smartphone can shoot 1080p videos at 30 fps.
It is clear that both smartphones have a similar camera setup. In such a scenario, buyers should go through the list of camera features and choose the phone they think provides more features unless they already have a brand preference.
Vivo Y29 5G Vs. Realme 14x 5G: Software
The vivo Y29 5G runs on Funtouch OS 14, which is based on Android 14. However, it is not clear whether it will receive an update to Android 15, or until when the company will support the phone (in terms of software and security updates).
On the other hand, the Realme 14x ships with Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14. Further, the company has promised to provide two Android updates and 36 months of Realme UI updates (which should include regular bug fixes and security patches).
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Vivo Y29 5G Vs. Realme 14x 5G: Battery Capacity And Charging Speed
The vivo Y29 5G features a 5,500 mAh battery that supports 44W charging. Per the information on the official landing page, the phone can charge from zero to 100% in 79 minutes and should provide up to 19.7 hours of YouTube long video playback on a single charge.
The company has also mentioned how long buyers can use Instagram on one charge, and that’s 14.5 hours if someone is wondering. Interestingly, the company also claims that the phone can retain 80% of its battery health over a span of four years.
On the other side of the fence, the Realme 14x sports a 6,000 mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging. Realme mentions that charging the phone for five minutes allows buyers to browse Instagram for up to 1.4 hours or talk to someone over a call for up to 3.6 hours.
Given that the phone has a slightly larger battery, it can provide up to 18 hours of Instagram usage and up to 15.8 hours of YouTube video playback (as mentioned on the official website). Further, even Realme claims that the phone will retain 80% of its original battery health at the end of four years of 1,600 charge cycles.
When compared side by side, it is the Realme 14x that promises more battery life on a single charge.
Vivo Y29 5G Vs. Realme 14x 5G: Connectivity
In terms of 5G connectivity, vivo Y29 5G supports seven 5G bands, whereas Realme 14x supports eight of them. However, other than that, the connectivity options remain pretty much the same.
Both phones support Bluetooth (v5.4 on the Y29 5G vs. v5.3 on the Realme 14x), dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz), GPS, and USB-C connectivity.
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Vivo Y29 5G Vs. Realme 14x 5G: Price And Conclusion
Vivo Y29 5G Price
- Vivo Y29 5G (4GB + 128GB): Rs. 13,999
- Vivo Y29 5G (6GB + 128GB): Rs. 15,499
- Vivo Y29 5G (8GB + 128GB): Rs. 16,999
- Vivo Y29 5G (8GB + 256GB): Rs. 18,999
Currently, the company is offering up to Rs. 750 instant discount on its smartphones.
Realme 14x 5G Price
- Realme 14x 5G (6GB + 128GB): Rs. 14,999
- Raelme 14x 5G (8GB + 128GB): Rs. 15,999
Between the different variants of the phones, the 6/128GB variants of both phones are priced similarly (with the vivo Y29 5G being slightly more expensive). If the storage and RAM are enough for you, the Realme 14x offers a better deal than the vivo Y29 5G, as it has a larger battery and comes with a two-year Android upgrade promise.
However, the Realme 14x’s screen isn’t as bright as that of the vivo Y29 5G, which could be a priority for more users.
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