The mid-range smartphone segment in India is heating up, and vivo has officially announced the vivo T4R, set to launch on August 5, 2025. Positioned under the ₹20,000 price bracket, the T4R offers a mix of performance, premium design, and long-lasting battery life, making it a strong competitor to devices like the OPPO K13, iQOO Z10R, and Moto G86 Power.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the vivo T4R specifications, benchmarks, and features.
Display: Curved AMOLED with 120Hz Refresh Rate
One of the key highlights of the vivo T4R is its 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with curved edges, giving it a premium look rarely seen in this price range.
Key display features include:
- Resolution: 1080 × 2392 pixels (FHD+)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz for smooth UI and gaming
- Peak Brightness: 1800 nits (1300 nits HBM)
- Aspect Ratio: 19.9:9
- HDR 10+ support for vibrant colors in OTT content
- Screen-to-body ratio: 88.33% (92.6% claimed by vivo)
With its curved AMOLED panel, the vivo T4R competes directly with higher-priced smartphones, making it a great choice for multimedia lovers.
Design: Slim and Durable
The vivo T4R features a sleek, lightweight design at just 183.5 grams and 7.39 mm thickness. Despite its plastic back, the phone doesn’t compromise on durability.
It comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings, offering dust resistance and water protection (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes). This makes it more rugged than most phones in its segment.
Performance: Dimensity 7400 with Strong Benchmark Scores
Powering the vivo T4R is the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 MT6878 chipset, built on a 4nm process. It uses an octa-core CPU (quad Cortex-A78 at 2.6GHz + quad Cortex-A55 at 2.0GHz) paired with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU.
Performance is respectable for its price:
- AnTuTu Score: 699,062
- Boot Time: 25 seconds
- GFX Score: 4,377 (comparable to OPPO K13 and vivo T4)
Memory and storage options include:
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
(Expandable storage not supported)
Storage type is UFS 2.2, which is slightly dated compared to UFS 3.1, but still delivers solid speeds for daily use.
Software-wise, the vivo T4R ships with Android 15 + Funtouch OS, with 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security updates promised.
Benchmark Comparisons
Compared to its competitors in the ₹16K–₹22K price bracket:
- OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G: 819,347 (higher)
- vivo T4: 797,572 (higher)
- OPPO K13: 699,303 (almost identical)
- vivo T4R: 699,062
- iQOO Z10R: 666,321 (slightly lower)
In gaming, the vivo T4R scored 4,377, very close to OPPO K13, while keeping heating at 14.7% after 30 minutes of play.
Cameras: 50MP OIS Rear & 32MP Selfie
The vivo T4R offers a dual rear camera setup with AI optimizations and OIS support:
- 50MP primary wide-angle camera (f/1.79, OIS)
- 2MP depth sensor
Camera features include HDR, SuperMoon mode, Dual Video Recording, and up to 10x digital zoom. The Smart Aura Light flash helps in low-light conditions, and videos can be recorded at 4K 60fps.
Front camera:
- 32MP wide-angle lens (f/2.45)
- Video support: 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30fps
This makes the T4R one of the strongest selfie-focused smartphones under ₹20,000.
Battery & Charging: 5700mAh Powerhouse
The vivo T4R is equipped with a massive 5700mAh battery, which is above average in its class.
Battery performance results:
- PC Mark Battery Life: 11h 40m
- Talk Time (2G): up to 42.3 hours
- Charging: 44W FlashCharge, 100% in ~78 minutes
Compared to rivals, the T4R lasts longer than the Moto G86 Power but falls slightly behind the vivo T4 (18 hours in battery tests).
Connectivity & Extras
The vivo T4R covers all modern essentials:
- 5G + 4G support (dual SIM)
- Wi-Fi 6 with MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.4
- GPS with A-GPS & Glonass
- Stereo speakers for immersive audio
Security is handled by an in-display optical fingerprint scanner, and sensors include gyroscope, compass, accelerometer, and proximity sensor.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Premium curved AMOLED 120Hz display
- 50MP OIS rear + 32MP 4K selfie camera
- 5700mAh battery with 44W charging
- IP68 + IP69 durability rating
- Android 15 with guaranteed updates
❌ Cons
- No expandable storage
- UFS 2.2 instead of UFS 3.1
- Heating slightly higher than rivals in gaming
Final Verdict
The vivo T4R stands out in the mid-range space with its premium curved AMOLED display, strong battery life, and capable cameras. While it doesn’t beat performance-focused devices like the OnePlus Nord CE 4, it shines in design, multimedia, and everyday usability.
At a launch price of ₹19,499, it’s a well-rounded choice for users looking for a stylish, durable 5G phone with great selfies and battery life.
