vivo‘s latest smartphone in the Philippines is built for the long haul. It focuses on raw battery endurance and durability, engineered as a reliable daily driver.
Priced at P8,999 (roughly $161) for the 8GB/128GB variant and P10,999 ($197) for the 8GB/256GB model, the newly launched vivo Y29’s main draw is its huge 6,500mAh BlueVolt battery.
In a market often fixated on fast charging, the company is betting on longevity here. While 44-watt FlashCharge technology will get you to 50% in a little over 40 minutes, the real headline is the claim of 80% battery capacity retention after five years of use. If that holds true, it’s a significant value proposition in a world of rapidly degrading lithium-ion cells.
Buy the NEW vivo Y29 today and get a limited-edition FREE TWS Bluetooth Headset!
— vivo_phil (@Vivo_Phil) May 31, 2025
Experience 6500 mAh BlueVolt Battery and a durable, sleek design! Price starts at ₱8,999! Available nationwide!#vivoY29 #vivoY29BatteryStrong #vivoY29GreatGamingPhone pic.twitter.com/fHrlilzsMb
vivo announces the release of the Y29 in the Philippines
Beyond the battery, the vivo Y29 is pitching itself as a robust daily driver. vivo has outfitted it with a “Comprehensive Cushioning Structure” and SCHOTT Shield Glass, which it claims offers 64% better drop resistance than standard glass. The phone has even earned SGS Five-Star Drop Resistance and Military Grade Certification, along with an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. It’s certainly a departure from the usual delicate handset, indicating vivo is targeting users who need a device that can take a beating.
Powering the Y29 is a 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G processor. This isn’t a performance beast by any stretch, but it’s a capable chip for daily tasks and should be efficient enough given the massive battery. The display is a 6.68-inch flat LCD with an HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. While an LCD at this resolution isn’t going to win any awards for visual fidelity, the 120Hz refresh rate should make for a smoother scrolling experience, and 1,000 nits of peak brightness is respectable for outdoor visibility. Audio gets a boost, too, with dual stereo speakers capable of amplifying sound up to 400%.
Power Through Day & Night! ⚡
— vivo_phil (@Vivo_Phil) May 31, 2025
Rain or shine, the vivo Y29 has your back! Its 6500mAh BlueVolt Battery keeps you going, while rugged durability and enhanced features let you enjoy every moment—without a worry!#vivoY29 #vivoY29BatteryStrong #vivoY29GreatGamingPhone pic.twitter.com/ilkce3LtNm
vivo Y29 official introduction video
For optics, the vivo Y29 features a dual-camera setup on the rear, led by a 50-megapixel main sensor, complemented by a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front-facing camera is an 8-megapixel shooter.
Running Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15, the vivo Y29 is now available in Marble White and Espresso Brown color options across vivo concept stores and kiosks nationwide.
vivo Y29 specs
- 6.68-inch flat LCD screen, HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness
- 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G processor
- Adreno 610 GPU
- 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
- 128GB/256GB expandable storage
- Dual 50-megapixel main, 2-megapixel depth rear cameras
- 8-megapixel front camera
- Side fingerprint reader
- 6,500mAh battery with 44-watt wired charging
- Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15
- IP64 rating
- Colors: Marble White and Espresso Brown
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