Vivo V29 Pro vs Vivo V30 Pro
The Vivo V29 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while the Vivo V30 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V30 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V30 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo V30 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,272,440 vs 1,117,927); the Vivo V30 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V29 Pro
Vivo V30 Pro
What makes Vivo V29 Pro better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo V30 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1272440 vs 1117927
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V29 Pro vs the Vivo V30 Pro, the Vivo V30 Pro scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V30 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo V30 Pro and the Vivo V29 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V30 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V30 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V29 Pro | Vivo V30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1117927 | 1272440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3962 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | 164.4×75.1×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo V29 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V29 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V30 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V29 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V30 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V29 Pro and Vivo V30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo V30 Pro leads Vivo V29 Pro by 12.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo V30 Pro and the Vivo V29 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V30 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V30 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V29 Pro or the Vivo V30 Pro?
The Vivo V30 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo V29 Pro and the Vivo V30 Pro?
The Vivo V29 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo V30 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V29 Pro or the Vivo V30 Pro?
The Vivo V30 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V29 Pro over the Vivo V30 Pro?
The Vivo V29 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo V30 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.