NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The vivo T4R suits buyers who want a lighter, tougher phone; the vivo T4 counters with a much brighter display, a larger battery, and faster charging. Their overall scores are level, so the choice comes down to which difference matters more.
Both have a 6.77″ AMOLED display with 1080 × 2392 px resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The T4 reaches 5000 nits, compared with 1800 nits on the T4R. Its battery is also larger at 7300 mAh versus 5700 mAh, and it charges at 90 W versus 44 W.
The T4R weighs 183.5 g against the T4's 199 g, is thinner at 7.4 mm versus 7.9 mm, and adds IP68 and IP69 to MIL-STD-810H; the T4 has IP65 and MIL-STD-810H. For connectivity, the T4R offers Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, while the T4 has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The T4 adds optical image stabilization to rear-camera video; both record rear video at 4K and 30 fps.
vivo T4R
The vivo T4R is the better buy for buyers who want a lighter phone with IP68, IP69, and Wi-Fi 6E.
vivo T4
The vivo T4 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize a brighter display, more battery capacity, and 90W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo T4R, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | T4R | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo T4R, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Weight
- 183.5 g
- against 199 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP65, MIL-STD-810H
vivo T4, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,300 mAh
- against 5,700 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 1,800 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 90 W
- against 44 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | T4R | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 810 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 848,462 | 823,249 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,162 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,239 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | T4R | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue | Green, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 183.5 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.5 % | 88.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP65, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | T4R | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,700 mAh | 7,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W | 90 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | T4R | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,800 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.77″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,392 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Diamond Shield Glass, AMOLED, HDR10+, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Shield Glass, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, 10-Bit Panel |
Sensors
| Specification | T4R | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | T4R | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | T4R | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | T4R | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 3G UMTS B1700 AWS | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA | Infrared, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, USB Mass Storage, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.989 W/kg Best value | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.891 W/kg | 0.87 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | T4R | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | T4R | T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V2502 |
