Nothing Phone (1) vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Nothing Phone (1) impresses with its distinctive transparent design and Glyph LED notification system, pairing a Snapdragon 778G+ with a sharp 6.55-inch OLED display at 120Hz and 1200 nits brightness. Its 50MP main camera with OIS and 15W wireless charging add convenience, though the 4500mAh battery feels modest. Vivo V29 Pro counters with a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED screen (2800x1260), more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor, and exceptional 80W fast charging to a 4600mAh cell. Its 50MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light outshines Nothing's 16MP selfie shooter significantly. However, Vivo omits wireless charging and uses a plastic frame versus Nothing's aluminum construction. For performance and charging speed, V29 Pro edges ahead; for design aesthetics and wireless convenience, Nothing Phone (1) wins. At $399 versus $449, Nothing Phone (1) offers better value for design-conscious buyers, while V29 Pro suits those prioritizing performance and fast charging.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (1) if…
- →Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- →Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- →Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
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
Nothing Phone (1)
Pros
- Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
- Wireless charging included at mid-range pricing
- Solid 120Hz OLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G+ is mid-tier and shows limits
- Glyph notifications are a novelty more than practical
- Only IP53 splash protection
- 33W charging is modest for 2022
- USB-C 2.0 limits transfer speeds
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 | Nothing Phone (1) | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree (Samsung JN1) | 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 | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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