Google Pixel 4 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Google Pixel 4 and Vivo V29 Pro target different market segments with meaningful trade-offs. Pixel 4 delivers exceptional computational photography with its 12.2MP main camera and 16MP telephoto lens, producing sharper details and superior low-light performance despite lower megapixel counts. However, V29 Pro counters with a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor, offering greater detail capture and a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus, making it better for content creators. Display-wise, V29 Pro significantly edges ahead with its 6.78-inch AMOLED screen offering 120Hz refresh, 2800x1260 resolution, and 1300 nits brightness compared to Pixel 4's 5.7-inch 90Hz P-OLED at 600 nits. Battery capacity heavily favors V29 Pro at 4600 mAh with 80W fast charging versus Pixel 4's modest 2800 mAh. Processor performance leans slightly toward MediaTek Dimensity 8200, though Snapdragon 855 remains capable. Pixel 4 lacks 5G and includes only 6GB RAM, while V29 Pro offers 5G, up to 12GB RAM, and broader connectivity with Wi-Fi 6. Build quality slightly favors Pixel 4 with its aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass, versus V29 Pro's plastic construction. For the $350 price difference, V29 Pro delivers substantially better value with superior battery life, display technology, and specs, though Pixel 4 remains superior for pure photography and software experience.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 4 if…
- →Best-in-class astrophotography mode
- →90Hz smooth OLED display
- →Excellent dual camera with telephoto
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
Google Pixel 4
Pros
- Best-in-class astrophotography mode
- 90Hz smooth OLED display
- Excellent dual camera with telephoto
- Face unlock with 3D face scanning
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Terrible 2800 mAh battery life
- No ultrawide camera
- Large forehead bezel
- No fingerprint scanner
- Only 64 GB base storage
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 | Google Pixel 4 | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 10 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 162 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 16 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2800 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 11W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2280 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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