Poco F5 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones deliver excellent value in their respective price tiers, though they serve different priorities. Poco F5 stands out with its larger 5000 mAh battery, faster 67W charging, and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor, making it ideal for power users seeking longevity and sustained performance. Vivo V29 Pro counters with a sharper 2800x1260 AMOLED display, brighter 1300 nits peak, superior 50 MP front camera with autofocus, and notably faster 80W charging. Its MediaTek Dimensity 8200 matches real-world performance despite different architecture. Display quality and camera versatility favor V29 Pro, while battery endurance and processing consistency favor F5. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing battery life and gaming, Poco F5 offers better value; those wanting premium display quality and faster charging should consider the V29 Pro despite its $100 premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F5 if…
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- →Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget 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
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
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 | Poco F5 | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 185 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | No | 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) | 1000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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