HIGHLIGHTS
* Vivo is planning to launch a new V-series 5G smartphone in the coming months.
* The Vivo V29 Lite 5G has been spotted on the Google Play Console Database.
* The upcoming smartphone is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm chipset.
* The V29 Lite 5G will be the baseline model in the lineup.
* The V29 Lite might launch as the Y78 5G in various markets.
Vivo recently launched the V27 series in India. The company launched two premium phones in the lineup, namely the V27 5G and V27 Pro 5G. The two V series smartphones offer premium hardware at an upper mid-range price.
It has been a few weeks since the launch of the V27 series and now a new listing of the upcoming Vivo V29 Lite 5G has surfaced online. The V29 Lite 5G has been spotted on the Google Play Console ahead of its launch.
The listing on Google Play Console reveals the front of the phone along with some other details about the device’s hardware.
It looks like Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is working to unveil another V-series 5G phone in several markets. According to a report, the upcoming Vivo V29 Lite 5G smartphone has been spotted on the Google Play Console Database, with the model number V2244, which indicates that the phone might launch soon.
The company has not yet revealed anything regarding the upcoming smartphone. However, the listing indicates the phone’s front look and is said that the upcoming phone might be powered by a Qualcomm chipset.
Let’s take a look at the Vivo V29 Lite 5G specifications, features and other details revealed ahead of its launch.
Vivo V29 Lite 5G Might Feature a Qualcomm SoC
The Google Play Console Database listing has revealed that the upcoming Vivo V29 Lite 5G will have a Full HD+ display with a waterdrop notch and thin bezels. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, which boasts a maximum clock speed of 2.2GHz and is equipped with an Adreno 619 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU).
The Google Play Console listing for the Vivo V29 Lite 5G variant indicates that it has 8GB of RAM and at least 128GB of internal storage and will run Android 13 out of the box, as per a report by MSP.
The listing showed that the Vivo V29 Lite 5G has a model number V2244, and it should be noted that the Vivo Y78 has been observed on both the Google Play and 3C websites with the same model number. This implies that the phone might be released in various markets as Vivo V29 Lite 5G or Vivo Y78 5G.
If the Vivo V29 Lite 5G is a rebranded version of the Vivo Y78 5G, it will likely pack a triple rear camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support. However, the company has not yet revealed any details about the upcoming smartphone and to be sure about all the specifications and design, we will have to wait for the company to confirm it.
VIVO V29 LITE KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | July 11, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V |
| CPU | Octa core (2.6 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 93.04 % |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.89, Primary Camera 2 MP, Macro Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 33W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 512 GB |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs on Vivo V29 Lite 5G
1) Vivo V29 Lite 5G Might Feature a Qualcomm SoC?is it true?
Ans) The Vivo V29 Lite 5G has been spotted on Google Play Console. The upcoming Vivo V series smartphone is expected to launch in various markets very soon. Ahead of the launch, the Google Play Console listing reveals that the V29 Lite 5G has the model number V2244. The listing confirms the official moniker of the phone. The Y78, which was recently spotted on the Google Play and 3C websites, has the same model number. It is likely that the same phone launches in different markets as the V29 Lite or Y78.
As per the listing, the V29 Lite 5G will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC. The SoC has a peak clock speed of 2.2GHz and features an Adreno 619 GPU. The variant of the V29 Lite 5G listed on Google Play Console has 8GB of RAM. It is likely to offer 128GB of storage.
The phone will run Android 13 out of the box. It will have a layer of Funtouch OS 13 on top for the global market. The listing also reveals that the V29 Lite 5G has a Full HD+ display. There is a waterdrop notch at the top. The screen has narrow bezels around the display but the chin is slightly thick.
If the V29 Lite is indeed a rebadged Y78 5G, it is likely to support 44W fast charging. The phone is also likely to pack a 5,000mAh battery and sport a triple-camera setup on the back. At the time of writing this, there is no word on the launch date or any other specs of the phone.
2) What is availability of Vivo V29 & Vivo V78?
Ans) As far as availability is concerned, the Vivo V29 Lite will be sold outside mainland China. On the other hand, the Vivo V78could release in both China and other markets, whereas the Vivo V78m might be exclusive to China.
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