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realme C85 5G vs vivo Y29 5G

WINNER
realme C85 5G
44.8Inno Score
VS
vivo Y29 5G
41.4Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
50.2Display40.9
29Camera29
71.3Battery56.8
60Features73.3
7 spec wins — realme C85 5G4 spec wins — vivo Y29 5G

InnoReviews verdict

realme C85 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.8 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and display (+9). vivo Y29 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the realme C85 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 41
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
  • 27% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits

Reasons to pick the vivo Y29 5G

  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme C85 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
Specrealme C85 5Gvivo Y29 5G
Screen size6.8 ″+2%6.68 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1570720x1608
Pixel density254 ppi264 ppi+4%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+20%1,000 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %+3%85.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: realme C85 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
Specrealme C85 5Gvivo Y29 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: realme C85 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
Specrealme C85 5Gvivo Y29 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: realme C85 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
Specrealme C85 5Gvivo Y29 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh+27%5,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W

Design

Design comparison: realme C85 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
Specrealme C85 5Gvivo Y29 5G
Weight215 g198 g+8%
Thickness8.4 mm8.1 mm+3%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme C85 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
Specrealme C85 5Gvivo Y29 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: realme C85 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
Specrealme C85 5Gvivo Y29 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14)

Audio

Audio comparison: realme C85 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
Specrealme C85 5Gvivo Y29 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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