Realme 16T vs Vivo Y29
The Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo Y29 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16T leads — 48/100 vs 44/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16T
Vivo Y29
What makes Realme 16T better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y29 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 16T vs the Vivo Y29, the Realme 16T scores 4 points higher (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T and the Vivo Y29 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16T | Vivo Y29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 8.9×None×None mm | 165.8×76.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y29
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y29
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y29
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16T and Vivo Y29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y29
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 (75/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T and the Vivo Y29 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16T or the Vivo Y29?
The Realme 16T edges out the Vivo Y29 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 16T and the Vivo Y29?
The Realme 16T has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo Y29 — 44/100.
Should you choose the Realme 16T over the Vivo Y29?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme 16T (75/100 vs 55/100).