RedMagic 9S Pro vs vivo Y29 5G
56.6Performance28.9
57.1Display40.9
51.5Camera29
75.1Battery56.8
86.7Features73.3
10 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro2 spec wins — vivo Y29 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28) and camera (+23). 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 RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
Reasons to pick the vivo Y29 5G
- 14% lower weight: 198 g vs 229 g
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+2% | 6.68 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 720x1608 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi+52% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+10% | 85.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+18% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+82% | 44 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 198 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm+9% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14) |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | vivo Y29 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |