PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs T4 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The T4 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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.

Realme 12+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Vivo T4 5G $260
Buy with care$11.62/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70T4 5G 80

The T4 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 5000 nits peak.

Performance
12+ 5G 52T4 5G 64

The T4 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67T4 5G 55

The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
12+ 5G 80T4 5G 100

7,300mAh vs 5,000mAh — the T4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24T4 5G 27

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12+ 5G 68T4 5G 72

Overall value goes to the T4 5G at $11.62 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GT4 5G
Price (street)$215$260
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh7,300 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC90W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm
Weight190 g199 g
Water resistanceIP54IP65
Supported untilMar 2028Apr 2028

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