Apple iPhone 16 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 16 and Vivo V29 Pro target different market segments with distinct strengths. Apple's flagship delivers superior display brightness at 2000 nits versus V29 Pro's 1300 nits, paired with faster A18 processing and premium build quality featuring an aluminum frame. The iPhone 16 excels in video performance with 4K@60fps Dolby Vision recording compared to the V29 Pro's 4K@30fps, plus it offers wireless charging up to 25W MagSafe. However, the V29 Pro provides better raw specifications in several areas: a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate outpaces the iPhone's 6.1-inch 60Hz screen, the 4600 mAh battery significantly outlasts the 3561 mAh capacity, and 80W FlashCharge delivers faster wired charging than the iPhone's 20W. Camera capabilities split favorably, with the iPhone 16 maintaining Apple's computational photography advantage while the V29 Pro's 50MP main sensor with OIS and Sony IMX766 sensor provides impressive hardware specs. At $799 versus $449, the price gap is substantial. iPhone 16 justifies premium pricing through iOS ecosystem, sustained software support, and processing power. V29 Pro delivers better value with larger display, faster charging, and bigger battery at half the cost, though it trades some refinement and video capabilities. Choose iPhone 16 for ecosystem loyalty and video work; select V29 Pro for battery life and display size on a budget.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 if…
- →A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
- →Compact and lightweight design
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 16
Pros
- A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Compact and lightweight design
- Improved 48 MP main camera
- Strong battery life for its size
Cons
- Still 60Hz display in 2024
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto lens
- No always-on display
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 16 | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 170 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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