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Vivo T4 5G

Buy with careValue Score 72/100
$260
No official US retail. India launch ₹21,999 (8/128GB). Converted to USD at ~₹85

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until April 2028 · Buy-by April 2026

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2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the T4 5G should be supported until around April 2028. Buying it today still gets you about 1.9 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Vivo's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$11.61/month

69% above the under-$300 median ($6.88/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A standout value phone pairing a giant 7300mAh battery and 90W charging with a bright AMOLED, with estimated support to 2028.

Pros

  • Enormous 7300mAh battery with fast 90W charging
  • Bright 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED rated to 5000 nits peak
  • Estimated security support runs to around April 2028

Cons

  • Secondary 2MP camera adds little beyond the main 50MP
  • Heavy and tall due to the large battery
Best for: Heavy daily usersBest for: Binge streamersAvoid if: Compact phone fansAvoid if: Multi-lens camera users

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage128GB / 256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
depth2MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery7,300 mAh
Charging90W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm
Weight199 g
MaterialsPlastic frame; MIL-STD-810H compliant
Water resistanceIP65
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 15 with Funtouch OS 15 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, USB-C 2.0
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Vivo's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the Vivo T4 5G battery and how fast does it charge?

It has a 7300mAh battery, among the largest in its class, paired with 90W wired fast charging.

What processor powers the Vivo T4 5G?

It runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, a capable mid-range chip suited to gaming at moderate settings.

Is the Vivo T4 5G water resistant?

It carries an IP65 rating, protecting against dust and low-pressure water jets, but it is not rated for immersion.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.