The technical specifications show similar core performance but clear differences in battery capacity, protection, storage flexibility, display brightness, and charging.
General
realme 14x and vivo Y29 both support dual SIM use and 5G connectivity, while their bodies remain close in size and weight for everyday handling.
| Specification | realme 14x | vivo Y29 |
| Model | realme 14x 5G | vivo Y29 5G |
| Manufacturer | realme | vivo |
| SIM | 2 Nano SIM; 1 SIM + 1 SIM or 1 SD card | 1 Nano SIM + 1 Nano SIM or microSD |
| Network support | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Dimensions | 165.7 x 76.22 x 7.94 mm | 165.75 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 198 g |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
Display and design
Both phones use 120Hz LCD displays with HD+ resolution. The vivo Y29 has a slightly larger screen and higher stated daylight brightness, while realme 14x offers stronger water and dust protection.
| Specification | realme 14x | vivo Y29 |
| Display size | 6.67-inch | 6.68-inch |
| Display type | HD+ LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 1604 x 720 pixel | 1608 x 720 pixel |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz |
| Touch sampling rate | Up to 180Hz | Capacitive multi-touch |
| Peak brightness | Up to 625 nits | Up to 1,000 nits daylight brightness |
| Colour gamut | 83% NTSC | 83% NTSC |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted capacitive | Side-mounted capacitive |
| Water and dust resistance | IP69 and IP68 | IP64 |
→ Pro tip: Choose realme 14x if stronger water and dust protection is important. Choose vivo Y29 if outdoor screen brightness matters more.
Performance and software
Both phones use the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with an octa-core CPU and 6 nm manufacturing process, giving them a similar processing platform for everyday apps.
| Specification | realme 14x | vivo Y29 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor core | Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz | Octa-core, 2 x 2.4 GHz + 6 x 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Manufacturing process | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| User interface | realme UI 5.0 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Storage type | Not specified | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera features
Both smartphones use a 50MP primary rear camera and an 8MP front camera, making them suited to everyday photos, portraits, video calls, and social media.
| Specification | realme 14x | vivo Y29 |
| Rear camera setup | 50MP single rear camera | 50MP + 0.08MP dual rear cameras |
| Main camera | 50MP OV50D AF, f/1.8 | 50MP, f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 8MP, f/2.0 | 8MP, f/2.0 |
| Rear video recording | 1080p at 30fps; 720p | 1080p; 720p |
| Front video recording | 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30fps | 1080p; 720p |
| Rear flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Autofocus | PDAF/AF | Not specified |
→ Keep in mind: Neither phone includes a dedicated ultra-wide camera, so users who regularly capture wide landscapes or large group scenes may need to rely on standard-camera framing.
Storage and connectivity
The realme 14x offers 128GB internal storage with support for up to 2TB expansion, while vivo Y29 goes up to 256GB internally and supports microSD expansion up to 1TB.
| Specification | realme 14x | vivo Y29 |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Up to 2TB | Up to 1TB |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz, 5GHz; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 2.4GHz, 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| GPS | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| OTG | Supported | Supported |
| FM radio | Not supported | Supported |
Battery and other features
The realme 14x has a larger 6,000 mAh battery and 45 W charging, while vivo Y29 offers a 5,500 mAh battery with 44 W charging. Both support wired charging and OTG functionality.
| Specification | realme 14x | vivo Y29 |
| Battery capacity | 6,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W SuperVOOC | 44 W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Reverse charging | Up to 5 W OTG | OTG supported |
| Stereo speakers | Super Linear Speaker | Dual stereo speakers |
| Audio features | OReality Audio, Hi-Res Audio, dual-mic noise cancellation | 300% volume mode |
| Security | Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor |
| Water and dust protection | IP69 and IP68 | IP64 |
| Battery health | Over 80% after 1,600 cycles | Four-year battery health |
| Charging port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |