Should You Upgrade from the V25 Pro to the vivo V29 Pro?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the V25 Pro to the vivo V29 Pro, 1 year apart.
Yes — the vivo V29 Pro is a worthwhile upgrade
The vivo V29 Pro is 1 year newer than the V25 Pro, and the BeastScore rises from 77.0 to 83.6. The biggest improvements: performance rated 6 points higher, display rated 27 points higher, 0.2" larger screen. Trade-offs to know: camera rated 4 points lower, 230 mah smaller battery.
What you gain with the vivo V29 Pro
- +Performance rated 6 points higher
- +Display rated 27 points higher
- +0.2" larger screen
- +4 GB more RAM
What you give up
- −Camera rated 4 points lower
- −230 mAh smaller battery
- −Lower-resolution main camera (−14 MP)
| Spec | V25 Pro | vivo V29 Pro | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 77.0 | 83.6 | +6.6 (9%) |
| Performance score | 80 | 86 | +6 (8%) |
| Camera score | 84 | 80 | −4 (5%) |
| Battery score | 78 | 80 | No real change |
| Display score | 62 | 89 | +27 (44%) |
| Battery capacity | 4,830 mAh | 4,600 mAh | −230 mAh (5%) |
| Screen size | 6.6" | 6.8" | +0.2" (3%) |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | −14 MP (22%) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | +4 GB (50%) |
Upgrade if…
- You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features
- You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen
V25 Pro vs vivo V29 Pro: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the V25 Pro to the vivo V29 Pro?
Yes — the vivo V29 Pro is a worthwhile upgrade. The vivo V29 Pro is 1 year newer than the V25 Pro, and the BeastScore rises from 77.0 to 83.6. The biggest improvements: performance rated 6 points higher, display rated 27 points higher, 0.2" larger screen. Trade-offs to know: camera rated 4 points lower, 230 mah smaller battery.
What is the biggest difference between the V25 Pro and vivo V29 Pro?
Performance rated 6 points higher: 80 on the V25 Pro vs 86 on the vivo V29 Pro.
Does the vivo V29 Pro have a bigger battery than the V25 Pro?
The vivo V29 Pro has a 4,600 mAh battery versus 4,830 mAh on the V25 Pro (−230 mAh (5%)).
Who should upgrade to the vivo V29 Pro?
Upgrade if: You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features; You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen.