The verdict
Your pick: vivo Y29, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Y29 | Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y29, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 420,000
- against 201,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 198 g
- against 209 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.4 mm
vivo Y31, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,500 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP64, MIL-STD-810H
- OS Version
- 15
- against 14
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y29 | Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 420,000 Best value | 201,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Y29 | Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Black, White | Red, Green, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 165.8 mm | 166.1 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Best value | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.1 % Best value | 84 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Y29 | Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W | 44 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Y29 | Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.68″ | 6.68″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,608 px | 1,608 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Y29 | Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y29 | Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y29 | Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y29 | Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.99 W/kg Best value | 1.13 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.99 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Y29 | Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Y29 | Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2420 | — |
