Apple iPhone 11 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 11 delivers Apple's premium ecosystem with the powerful A13 Bionic chipset, reliable dual-camera system with optical image stabilization, and exceptional computational photography through iOS 13. Display uses standard 60Hz IPS LCD at 625 nits, limiting smoothness and outdoor visibility compared to modern standards. Battery life reaches approximately one day with moderate use, though the 18W charger requires separate purchase. Vivo V29 Pro counters with significant hardware advantages: larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display refreshing at 120Hz with 1300-nit brightness, substantially larger 4600mAh battery supporting ultra-fast 80W charging, and higher raw megapixel counts (50MP main and front sensors). MediaTek Dimensity 8200 performs competently but trails A13 Bionic in real-world app performance and gaming. Software experience favors iPhone with cleaner iOS versus Funtouch OS customizations. At $699 versus $449, iPhone 11 justifies premium pricing through ecosystem integration and longevity, while V29 Pro offers superior specs at significantly lower cost. Choose iPhone 11 for premium experience and software support, or V29 Pro for modern display technology and value proposition.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 if…
- →Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- →Night mode on main camera
- →Dual camera system with ultrawide
Buy the Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11
Pros
- Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- Night mode on main camera
- Dual camera system with ultrawide
- Great battery life for the price
- Wide range of color options
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution on 6.1-inch screen
- No telephoto camera
- 5W charger in the box (no fast charger)
- No 5G connectivity
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3110 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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