12R vs T4 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → T4 5G (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → 12R (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).
Value Score: 12R 73 · T4 5G 72 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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The 12R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.
The 12R's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.
The 12R has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
7,300mAh vs 5,500mAh — the T4 5G lasts longer between charges.
The T4 5G is supported until Apr 2028 — 3 months longer than the 12R.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12R | T4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $350 | $260 |
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak | 6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB/16GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 7,300 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless | 90W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm | 163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 199 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jan 2028 | Apr 2028 |
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