PhoneLifespan

12 Pro vs T4 5G

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Winner

Vivo T4 5G

The T4 5G wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $11.63 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 Pro 63 · 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 Pro $245
Buy with care$12.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Vivo T4 5G $260
Buy with care$11.63/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 Pro 70T4 5G 80

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

Performance
12 Pro 46T4 5G 64

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

Camera
12 Pro 79T4 5G 55

The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
12 Pro 80T4 5G 100

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

Software longevity
12 Pro 23T4 5G 27

The T4 5G is supported until Apr 2028 — 3 months longer than the 12 Pro.

Value
12 Pro 63T4 5G 72

Overall value goes to the T4 5G at $11.63 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 ProT4 5G
Price (street)$245$260
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh7,300 mAh
Charging67W wired90W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm
Weight190 g199 g
Water resistanceIP65IP65
Supported untilJan 2028Apr 2028

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