{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/redmi-15-8gb-128gb-vs-vivo-y29/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T21:01:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) vs Vivo Y29",
    "answer": "The Redmi 15 (8GB – 128GB) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The Vivo Y29 still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 59,999 against PKR 60,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB)",
            "slug": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/redmi-15-8gb-128gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/redmi-15-whatmobile-pk.webp",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-09-29T17:48:19+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 76.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (available in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "169.48 × 80.45 × 8.40 mm",
                    "Weight": "214 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2340 × 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "FHD+ DotDisplay, up to 144Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "IP64 water & dust resistance"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (based on Android 14)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB, expandable via microSD (hybrid slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (f/1.8, 5P lens) + auxiliary lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, HDR, soft-light ring, portrait, time-lapse"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (typical), 33W fast charging",
                    "Wired charging": "USB Type-C, 33W wired fast charge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, AI Face Unlock, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Ambient light, IR Blaster"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y29",
            "slug": "vivo-y29",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y29/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gemini_Generated_Image_8qzibv8qzibv8qzi-1-1024x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 60999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T06:05:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48.9,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 87.2,
                "overall": 67
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2024 (Asia rollout) ,Pakistan: Early 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 76.0 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.68 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1608 pixels (~264 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Standard hardened glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core • 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 • 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb",
        "margin": 9.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y29": 48.9
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 79,
                    "vivo-y29": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 78.3,
                    "vivo-y29": 62.1
                },
                "leader": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 87,
                    "vivo-y29": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 37.5,
                    "vivo-y29": 50
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y29"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 100,
                    "vivo-y29": 87.2
                },
                "leader": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) charges 18W faster.",
        "Vivo Y29 ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or Vivo Y29?",
            "answer": "Redmi 15 (8GB – 128GB) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.6 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Vivo Y29 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) and Vivo Y29 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) is listed at PKR 59,999 and Vivo Y29 at PKR 60,999. That makes Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or Vivo Y29?",
            "answer": "Redmi 15 (8GB – 128GB) leads on battery. Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) carries a 7000 mAh cell and Vivo Y29 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}