PhoneLifespan

T4 5G vs 13T

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13T edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: T4 5G 72 · 13T 69 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Vivo T4 5G $260
Buy with care$11.62/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi 13T $350
Buy with care$12.82/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
T4 5G 8013T 70

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

Performance
T4 5G 6413T 75

The 13T's MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
T4 5G 5513T 79

The 13T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
T4 5G 10013T 80

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

Software longevity
T4 5G 2713T 33

The 13T is supported until Sep 2028 — 5 months longer than the T4 5G.

Value
T4 5G 7213T 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecT4 5G13T
Price (street)$260$350
Display6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB
Battery7,300 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging90W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm
Weight199 g197 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Sep 2028

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