Vivo S16 Pro vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Vivo S16 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while the Vivo V29 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V29 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 57/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29 Pro doesn't.
Vivo S16 Pro
Vivo V29 Pro
- Lighter: 182g vs 188g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 72/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Vivo S16 Pro vs the Vivo V29 Pro, the Vivo V29 Pro scores 2 points higher (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 Pro and the Vivo S16 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29 Pro and the Vivo S16 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro and the Vivo V29 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Vivo S16 Pro | Vivo V29 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1221748 | 1221748 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1230 | 1230 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3297 | 3297 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Vivo S16 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V29 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S16 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V29 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo S16 Pro and Vivo V29 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 Pro and the Vivo S16 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29 Pro and the Vivo S16 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro and the Vivo V29 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S16 Pro or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Vivo V29 Pro edges out the Vivo S16 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 Pro and the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Vivo S16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo V29 Pro — 59/100.
Should you choose the Vivo S16 Pro over the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo V29 Pro is a better fit for active users.