Apple iPhone SE (4th generation) vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone SE 4 delivers premium performance with its A18 chip and superior 60Hz OLED display quality, though limited to 60Hz refresh rate. Vivo V29 Pro counters with a larger 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, significantly larger 4600mAh battery with 80W fast charging, and more versatile camera setup including optical image stabilization. iPhone SE excels in processing power, iOS experience, and build quality with IP68 rating versus V29 Pro's IP54. However, the Vivo offers better value for multimedia consumption and battery longevity. iPhone SE's A18 processor dominates raw performance, while Vivo's Dimensity 8200 handles daily tasks capably. For users prioritizing raw speed and ecosystem, iPhone SE wins. Those seeking screen real estate, battery capacity, and better charging at lower cost should choose Vivo V29 Pro.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone SE (4th generation) if…
- →First SE with an OLED display, a generational leap over prior LCD
- →A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence at the entry price point
- →Face ID replaces Touch ID with modern full-screen front 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 SE (4th generation)
Pros
- First SE with an OLED display, a generational leap over prior LCD
- A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence at the entry price point
- Face ID replaces Touch ID with modern full-screen front design
- USB-C replaces Lightning for universal compatibility
- Most affordable iPhone with A18 performance
Cons
- No telephoto or ultrawide camera — single rear lens only
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion
- No Dynamic Island; uses standard notch
- No MagSafe support, only standard Qi wireless
- Modest battery life compared to standard iPhone 16
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 SE (4th generation) | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 138.7 x 67.3 x 7.9 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 | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 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 | ~3279 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 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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