Realme P3 Pro 5G VS Vivo T4 5G

The most significant differentiator in this group is water protection. The Realme P3 Pro carries an IP68 rating, meaning it is fully waterproof and can withstand submersion in water — a meaningful advantage for users who swim, work in the rain, or are simply prone to accidental drops near water. The Vivo T4, by contrast, is rated IP65, which protects against low-pressure water jets and dust ingress but does not cover submersion. In practical terms, IP65 handles splashes and rain confidently, but falls short of the peace of mind IP68 delivers.

In terms of physical form, the two phones are nearly identical in footprint — both share almost the same height and width — but they diverge subtly in how that space is used. The Vivo T4 is measurably slimmer at 7.9 mm versus 8.3 mm, and its smaller total volume (98.6 cm³ vs 104.9 cm³) gives it a slightly more compact, pocket-friendly feel. The Realme P3 Pro, on the other hand, is lighter at 190 g compared to the T4's 199 g, a 9-gram gap that becomes noticeable during extended one-handed use or long browsing sessions.

Overall, the Realme P3 Pro holds a clear design edge due to its superior IP68 waterproofing, which is a feature that directly reduces long-term risk of water damage. The Vivo T4 counters with a slimmer and slightly more compact chassis, but that advantage is incremental. Neither phone has a rugged build or a folding form factor, so for most users, the waterproofing gap is the deciding factor in this category.

Both phones use OLED/AMOLED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate, so the baseline experience — deep blacks, vibrant colors, and smooth scrolling — is shared across the board. Where things diverge meaningfully is resolution and brightness. The Realme P3 Pro sports a larger 6.83″ screen with a 1272 x 2800 px resolution, translating to 390 ppi — slightly crisper than the Vivo T4's 388 ppi at 1080 x 2392 px on a 6.77″ panel. In practice, both are sharp enough that the pixel density gap is virtually imperceptible to the naked eye; the more consequential difference is actually the resolution itself, as the P3 Pro's higher pixel count renders finer detail in text and media.

Brightness, however, tells a starkly different story. The Vivo T4 outputs a typical brightness of 1300 nits — more than double the P3 Pro's 600 nits. This is not a marginal gap; at 600 nits, outdoor visibility in direct sunlight becomes a genuine challenge, while 1300 nits ensures the T4 remains comfortably legible even on bright days. For users who spend significant time outdoors, this difference is one of the most impactful display specs in daily use. Additionally, the Vivo T4 includes branded damage-resistant glass and an Always-On Display — features the P3 Pro lacks — adding both durability and glanceability to its package.

On balance, the Vivo T4 holds a clear display advantage. Its dramatically superior brightness makes it far more usable in real-world lighting conditions, and the added Always-On Display and screen protection are practical bonuses. The Realme P3 Pro's slightly larger screen and marginally higher resolution are not enough to offset what is, for most users, the more impactful set of display traits the T4 brings to the table.

This is a rare case of a complete hardware tie. Both the Realme P3 Pro 5G and the Vivo T4 5G are powered by the identical Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, built on a 4 nm process, paired with 12GB of DDR5 RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Every measurable performance metric — Geekbench 6 single-core (1162), multi-core (3239), GPU clock speed (1050 MHz), memory bandwidth (25.6 GB/s), and TDP (5W) — is numerically identical across both devices.

In real-world terms, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 sits comfortably in the upper mid-range tier, capable of handling everyday multitasking, casual to moderate gaming, and smooth app performance without issue. The 4 nm fabrication process keeps power consumption in check, which benefits battery efficiency alongside raw performance. The Adreno 710 GPU with DirectX 12 support is well-suited for graphically demanding titles at medium-to-high settings, though it is not positioned to compete with flagship-tier silicon.

From a performance standpoint, this comparison is a dead heat. Choosing between these two phones cannot be informed by performance specs alone — any difference a user experiences in day-to-day speed or responsiveness will come down to software optimization and thermal management, neither of which is captured in the provided data. Buyers should look to other specification groups to find the deciding factors.

The rear camera systems on both phones are effectively mirror images of each other: a 50 MP + 2 MP dual-lens setup with identical apertures, OIS, phase-detection autofocus, 4K/30fps video recording, and the same manual controls across the board. For main camera shooting, users can expect a comparable experience from either device based purely on these specs.

The selfie camera is where the two diverge. The Vivo T4 offers a 32 MP front shooter with a wider f/2.0 aperture, versus the Realme P3 Pro's 16 MP front camera at f/2.4. Both differences favor the T4: higher megapixels mean more detail and greater flexibility when cropping selfies, while the wider f/2.0 aperture admits more light — an advantage in low-light selfie scenarios such as indoor settings or evening shots. The T4 also has a confirmed CMOS sensor on the main camera, a detail not listed for the P3 Pro, though this alone is not a basis for strong conclusions.

Overall, the Vivo T4 holds a modest but clear edge in this category, driven entirely by its superior front camera. For users who prioritize selfie quality, the combination of higher resolution and a brighter aperture makes a tangible difference. Those focused primarily on rear camera performance, however, will find no meaningful distinction between the two.

When two phones run the same operating system with the same feature set, the comparison becomes straightforward: the Realme P3 Pro 5G and the Vivo T4 5G both ship with Android 15 and share an identical list of OS-level capabilities across every data point provided. Privacy controls, productivity features, customization options, and accessibility tools — including dark mode, dynamic theming, split-screen multitasking, Picture-in-Picture, and on-device machine learning — are present on both devices without exception.

Notably, neither phone receives direct OS updates from Google, meaning both rely on their respective manufacturers to push Android updates. This is a shared limitation worth keeping in mind for users who prioritize long-term software support, as update cadence and the number of guaranteed upgrades will depend on Realme's and Vivo's individual policies — information not captured in these specs. Both also lack Wi-Fi password sharing and focus modes, which are minor but real omissions compared to some competitors.

This group is a complete tie. Every specified OS feature is identical across both phones, and no advantage can be assigned to either based on the provided data alone. Software experience differences, if any, would stem from each brand's custom Android skin rather than the underlying OS feature set listed here.

Battery capacity is where the Vivo T4 5G makes one of its strongest arguments. Its 7300 mAh cell is a substantial 22% larger than the Realme P3 Pro's already-generous 6000 mAh pack. To put that in perspective, 6000 mAh is comfortably above average for a mid-range smartphone and will get most users through a full day with ease — but 7300 mAh pushes firmly into two-day territory for moderate users, making the T4 a compelling option for heavy users, frequent travelers, or anyone who regularly finds themselves away from a charger.

Charging speed is close but again tilts toward the T4: 90W on the Vivo versus 80W on the Realme. While a 10W difference at this tier is not dramatic in absolute terms, the T4's larger battery would naturally take longer to replenish — the slightly faster charging helps offset that, keeping top-up times competitive. Neither phone supports wireless charging, so both are limited to wired top-ups.

The Vivo T4 holds a clear edge in this category. The larger battery is a meaningful real-world advantage that compounds with the faster charger, and for users who rank endurance as a priority, the T4 makes a compelling case that is difficult for the P3 Pro to match on specs alone.

Audio is a short but decisive comparison. Both phones drop the 3.5mm headphone jack and offer no lossless Bluetooth codec support (no LDAC or aptX Lossless), meaning wired audio enthusiasts and audiophiles will find neither device particularly accommodating. The single differentiator here, however, carries real weight: the Realme P3 Pro 5G has stereo speakers, while the Vivo T4 5G does not.

Stereo speakers make a tangible difference in everyday media consumption — watching videos, playing games, or taking calls on speakerphone all benefit from dual-channel audio that creates a sense of width and spatial separation. A single mono speaker, by contrast, pushes sound in one direction and can feel noticeably flat by comparison, especially when the phone is held in landscape orientation for video playback.

The Realme P3 Pro takes a clear win in this category. It is the only meaningful differentiator in an otherwise identical spec set, but it is one that affects the daily listening experience in a direct and consistent way. For users who regularly consume media without headphones, this advantage is hard to overlook.

Across the core connectivity stack, these two phones are functionally identical: both support 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM, USB Type-C, and GPS with Galileo support, all at the same download speed ceiling of 2900 Mbps. Notably, neither device includes NFC, which rules out tap-to-pay functionality for both — a shared limitation that users relying on mobile payments should factor into their decision.

The sole differentiator in this entire category is the infrared sensor present on the Vivo T4 5G and absent on the Realme P3 Pro 5G. An IR blaster allows the phone to act as a universal remote control for televisions, air conditioners, set-top boxes, and other consumer electronics — a feature that sounds niche but proves genuinely convenient for users who want to consolidate device control. It is a low-cost addition that Realme has simply chosen to omit.

This category is largely a tie, with the Vivo T4 earning a minor edge thanks to its infrared sensor. The shared absence of NFC is a more impactful limitation that affects both equally. Beyond those two points, connectivity capabilities are indistinguishable and neither phone offers a structural advantage in range, wireless standards, or sensor breadth.

The miscellaneous spec group offers very little to analyze here — every data point is identical between the Realme P3 Pro 5G and the Vivo T4 5G. Both include a video light, and neither features a sapphire glass display, curved screen, or e-paper panel. These are largely confirmations of what each phone is not, rather than meaningful differentiators.

This is a complete tie based on the provided data. No advantage can be assigned to either device in this category, and the specs listed do not surface any distinguishing feature worth weighing in a purchase decision.