Vivo Y29 5G vs Redmi 13 5G: How the two budget phones compare in terms of performance, camera and battery

Vivo Y29 vs Redmi 13

Vivo has just launched its budget smartphone – Y29 5G – in India. The handset comes with some impressive features like a 5500mAh battery with fast charging support, a 50MP camera and an array of RAM and storage options to give users the freedom to choose the variant they want. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G is there which is priced similarly as the Y29 and it also comes with features that are pretty comparable as well.

To help make an informed decision, provided you are planning to buy a smartphone in a budget of Rs 15,000 or slightly more, we’ve compared both phones in detail. Read on to know which is the right phone for you.

Vivo Y29 vs Redmi 13 5G: Price

Vivo Y29 5G price starts at Rs 13,999. However, the Redmi 13 5G price starts at Rs 12,999 which makes it Rs 1000 cheaper than the Y29 5G.

Vivo Y29 vs Redmi 13 5G: Design and build

The Redmi 13 5G comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance, and weighs 205 grams. It comes in Black, Diamond, Hawaiian Blue, and Orchid Pink.
The Vivo Y29 5G is slightly lighter at 198 grams and features an IP64 rating for better water resistance. It has a composite plastic back and comes in Glacier Blue, Titanium Gold, and Diamond Black.

Vivo Y29 vs Redmi 13 5G: Display
Redmi 13 5G boasts a larger 6.79-inch FHD+ display with AdaptiveSync for a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. Its peak brightness is 550 nits.

Vivo Y29 5G has a smaller 6.68-inch LCD display with similar refresh rate options (60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz) but a lower resolution of 1608 × 720 pixels and a pixel density of 264 PPI.

Vivo Y29 vs Redmi 13 5G: Camera

The Redmi 13 5G features a dual rear camera setup with a 108MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, it offers a 13MP selfie camera. It supports features like Night Mode, Portrait, and 108MP mode.

Vivo Y29 5G comes with a 50MP primary rear sensor and a secondary 0.08MP lens. Its front camera is 8MP. The device also supports modes like Night, Portrait, and Pro photography.

Vivo Y29 vs Redmi 13 5G: Battery and charging

Redmi 13 5G is equipped with a 5030mAh battery, supporting 33W fast charging via USB-C.
Vivo Y29 5G packs a larger 5500mAh battery with faster 44W charging, also through USB-C.

Vivo Y29 vs Redmi 13 5G: Performance and storage

Redmi 13 5G runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE processor, paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, expandable up to 1TB via a hybrid slot.
Vivo Y29 5G is powered by the Dimensity 6300 chipset, with RAM and storage options ranging from 4GB + 128GB to 8GB + 256GB. It also supports up to 1TB expandable storage.

Vivo Y29 vs Redmi 13 5G: Software

The Redmi 13 5G operates on Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS, offering two major Android updates and four years of security patches. Vivo Y29 5G runs on Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14.

Vivo Y29 vs Redmi 13 5G: Connectivity

Both devices support dual 5G SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The Redmi 13 5G offers Bluetooth 5.0, while the Vivo Y29 5G supports the newer Bluetooth 5.4 standard.

Vivo Y29 vs Redmi 13 5G: Other Features

Redmi 13 5G includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and IR blaster. Vivo Y29 5G lacks the IR blaster but retains the headphone jack and side-mounted fingerprint scanner.