Should You Upgrade from the vivo V29e to the V40e?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the vivo V29e to the V40e, 1 year apart.
Probably not — keep your vivo V29e
The V40e is 1 year newer than the vivo V29e, and the BeastScore drops from 82.9 to 75.4. The biggest improvements: camera rated 4 points higher, higher-resolution main camera (+14 mp). Trade-offs to know: performance rated 6 points lower, battery rated 10 points lower.
What you gain with the V40e
- +Camera rated 4 points higher
- +Higher-resolution main camera (+14 MP)
What you give up
- −Performance rated 6 points lower
- −Battery rated 10 points lower
- −Display rated 22 points lower
- −700 mAh smaller battery
- −0.2" smaller screen
- −4 GB less RAM
| Spec | vivo V29e | V40e | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 82.9 | 75.4 | −7.5 (9%) |
| Performance score | 86 | 80 | −6 (7%) |
| Camera score | 80 | 84 | +4 (5%) |
| Battery score | 80 | 70 | −10 (13%) |
| Display score | 84 | 62 | −22 (26%) |
| Battery capacity | 4,800 mAh | 4,100 mAh | −700 mAh (15%) |
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.4" | −0.2" (3%) |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | +14 MP (28%) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | −4 GB (33%) |
Upgrade if…
- Photo quality is a priority for you
vivo V29e vs V40e: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the vivo V29e to the V40e?
Probably not — keep your vivo V29e. The V40e is 1 year newer than the vivo V29e, and the BeastScore drops from 82.9 to 75.4. The biggest improvements: camera rated 4 points higher, higher-resolution main camera (+14 mp). Trade-offs to know: performance rated 6 points lower, battery rated 10 points lower.
What is the biggest difference between the vivo V29e and V40e?
Camera rated 4 points higher: 80 on the vivo V29e vs 84 on the V40e.
Does the V40e have a bigger battery than the vivo V29e?
The V40e has a 4,100 mAh battery versus 4,800 mAh on the vivo V29e (−700 mAh (15%)).
Who should upgrade to the V40e?
Upgrade if: Photo quality is a priority for you.