Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 8 Plus commands a premium price at $799 with its proven A11 Bionic chip and dual 12MP cameras, yet its 5.5-inch LCD display, 3GB RAM, and 2691mAh battery feel outdated by today's standards. Vivo V29 Pro undercuts significantly at $449, delivering a stunning 6.78-inch 1300-nit AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, superior 50MP main and front cameras with autofocus, 8-12GB RAM, and a massive 4600mAh battery with 80W charging. Performance-wise, the Dimensity 8200 handles most tasks competently, though the A11 Bionic remains snappier for sustained workloads. Photography heavily favors V29 Pro's newer sensors and 50MP front camera for content creators. Battery life and charging technology decisively favor Vivo. IP67 versus IP54 rating matters for durability. For most users seeking value and modern features, V29 Pro offers substantially better hardware at half the price, making the iPhone 8 Plus difficult to recommend unless tied to Apple's ecosystem.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus if…
- →Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- →Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
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 8 Plus
Pros
- Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
- True Tone display technology
- Touch ID still preferred by many users
Cons
- Dated thick-bezel home button design
- Large bezels waste screen real estate
- Glass back cracks easily
- No headphone jack
- Overshadowed by iPhone X launch
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 8 Plus | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 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 | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2691 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.5 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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