Infinix Note 30 Pro vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Infinix Note 30 Pro delivers exceptional value at $249, featuring a larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 900 nits brightness, a massive 5000 mAh battery with 15W wireless charging, and a 108 MP main camera. However, it relies on the entry-level MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and lacks 5G connectivity. Vivo V29 Pro costs $449 but justifies the premium with superior performance via the Dimensity 8200 processor, 5G support, a sharper 2800x1260 display reaching 1300 nits, and notably better camera implementation: a 50 MP Sony IMX766 with OIS plus a 50 MP front camera with autofocus and fill light. The V29 Pro's 80W fast charging nearly matches the Note 30 Pro's total battery capacity per charge, though its 4600 mAh battery is smaller and lacks wireless charging. Build quality slightly favors Vivo with IP54 water resistance versus none on the Infinix. For budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life and display size, the Note 30 Pro excels. Those needing 5G, better processing power, improved cameras with optical stabilization, and stronger durability should invest in the V29 Pro. The price gap is significant, making this choice dependent on budget constraints and feature priorities rather than outright performance superiority.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Infinix Note 30 Pro if…
- →Wireless charging at $249 is extremely rare in this segment
- →68W wired charging fills the battery rapidly
- →120Hz AMOLED display is vivid and smooth
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
Infinix Note 30 Pro
Pros
- Wireless charging at $249 is extremely rare in this segment
- 68W wired charging fills the battery rapidly
- 120Hz AMOLED display is vivid and smooth
- 108 MP main camera captures detailed photos
- JBL-tuned dual speakers for enhanced audio
Cons
- No 5G connectivity — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 is a basic mid-range processor
- 2 MP macro and depth cameras are filler
- XOS software has bloatware and ads
- No water resistance rating
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 | Infinix Note 30 Pro | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (XOS 13) | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 192 g | 185 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back, glass front | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | None | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.4 x 7.87 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 2K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 900 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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