vivo V20 vs vivo V29 Pro

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V20 compared with V29 Pro
vivoV20vivoV29 Pro
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2020October 2023
Display
Screen size6.44″6.78″
Resolution2400 × 10802800 × 1260 (better)
Sharpness409 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Display typeAMOLED; 60 Hz refresh rate identified by TechAdvisor because surviving maker sheets omit itAMOLED with 55° curved edges
Pixel density408 ppi, maker overview–
Display features2,000,000:1 contrast, maker overview1.07 billion colours and HDR10+; PWM dimming at 2,160 Hz in 90 Hz mode and 1,920 Hz in 60/120 Hz modes
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 720GMediaTek Dimensity 8200
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPU8 nm octa-core processor; original V20 with Snapdragon 720G, distinct from V20 2021Dimensity 8200, 4 nm
Storage typeIndia maker store confirms 8 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB configurations; global parameter page lists 128 GB while overview describes up to 256 GBIndia configurations below; up to 8 GB extended RAM uses storage rather than additional physical memory
Cooling–Bionic vapour chamber; area unpublished
Cameras
Main camera64 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone12 MP
Optical zoomNone2× (better)
Front camera44 MP50 MP (better)
Main cameraAutofocus, f/1.89Sony IMX766, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.88 and OIS
Ultra wide cameraAutofocus, f/2.2; also used for bokeh and macro; 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction, 2.5 cm macro focus distance8 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto camera–Sony IMX663 portrait camera, f/1.98 and 2× optical zoom
Front cameraAutofocus, f/2.0; eye tracking and focus from 15 cm to infinity; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only50 MP Eye AF, f/2.0; 92° before and 90° after distortion correction
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps, TechAdvisor; Ultra Stable Video and Art Portrait VideoFront and rear up to 4K at 60 fps, Gadgets360 and IndianExpress; stabilisation modes reduce resolution
Front video4K at 30 fps, 240 fps slow motion, Steadiface and dual-view video–
Camera features2 MP f/2.4 mono camera; motion, eye and object autofocus, Smart Zoom, Super Night and Tripod Night modesSmart Aura Light, multispectral sensor, rear flash, Wedding Style Portrait, OIS + EIS Super Night Video, Ultra Stable Video, night, high-resolution, panorama, documents, slow-motion, time-lapse, Supermoon, astro, Pro, food, sports, dual-view, live-photo and micro-movie modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh4,600 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 80 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacityParameter sheet lists 4,505 mAh minimum; overview instead labels rated capacity 4,500 mAh; both use 4,600 mAh typical
Wired chargingFlashCharge with 11 V/3 A adapter; global overview claims 65% in 30 minutes, Indonesian launch notice claims 66%; maker laboratory tests at 25℃ ±1℃, starting at 1% with screen off80 W FlashCharge, 11 V/7.3 A
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisor–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight171 g (better)188 g
Thickness7.38 mm (better)7.46 mm
Height × width161.3 × 74.2 mm164.18 × 74.37 mm
MaterialsAG matte glass back with chemical etching and AF coatingGlass back and aerospace-grade metal border, maker overview
ColoursMidnight Jazz and Moonlight Sonata at 171 g and 7.38 mm; Sunset Melody at 172 g and 7.48 mmHimalayan Blue and Space Black; maker dimensions 16.418 × 7.437 × 0.746 cm, which differ from Gadgets360's database figures
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningIn-display fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and physical gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope
SpeakersSingle speaker, TechAdvisorSingle speaker, IndianExpress
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11 with Funtouch OS 11Funtouch OS 13 Global; Android 13 identified by Gadgets360 and IndianExpress
In the boxPhone, earphones, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective film; global sheet also lists an adapterDocumentation, cable, power adapter, SIM tool, case and applied protective film
Connectivity
Mobile networkGlobal GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/7/8/20/28, TDD B38/39/40/41; India store appears to swap the FDD and TDD labels, so these are global bandsIndia GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/4/5/8/19/28A, TDD B34/38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/8/28A/40/77/78
SIMDual nano-SIM with separate microSD slot and dual standbyDual nano-SIM, dual standby
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisor2.4/5 GHz; protocol version unpublished in India sheet
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
NFCGlobal overview and Indonesian maker release confirm NFC; regional availability varies and India store does not confirm itNot supported, IndianExpress
USBUSB-C and OTG; 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisorType-C and OTG; USB 2.0 identified by Gadgets360
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS; NavIC available in India only, maker India storeGPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and NavIC

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