Realme P4 5G VS Vivo T4R

In terms of physical form, these two phones are nearly identical twins. Both share the same 163.3 mm height, and their width, thickness, and weight differ by margins that are imperceptible in daily handling — the Vivo T4R is fractionally slimmer at 7.4 mm versus 7.6 mm, and sheds just 1.5 grams compared to the Realme P4 5G. In practice, neither phone will feel meaningfully lighter or thinner in the hand, and neither offers a rugged or foldable build.

The real and meaningful distinction in this group lies in water protection. The Realme P4 5G carries an IP66 rating, which certifies it against powerful water jets but offers no protection against submersion. The Vivo T4R steps up to IP68, meaning it can survive being submerged in water — typically up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. This is not a minor technical footnote: IP68 is the standard that gives users genuine peace of mind around pools, rain, or accidental drops in water, while IP66 only covers heavy splashes and rain exposure.

The Vivo T4R holds a clear advantage in this category. Its superior IP68 waterproofing is the single most impactful differentiator here, offering a meaningfully higher level of durability protection. The nearly identical dimensions mean the T4R delivers better water resistance without any trade-off in size or weight.

Strip away the one key difference and these two displays are functionally identical on paper: both pack a 6.77″ AMOLED panel running at 1080 x 2392 px with a pixel density of 388 ppi — sharp enough that individual pixels are indistinguishable at normal viewing distances. Neither carries branded damage-resistant glass or HDR10/Dolby Vision certification, and both support Always-On Display. For everyday content consumption, color depth, and screen real estate, users will have the same experience on either device.

The sole differentiator is the refresh rate. The Realme P4 5G tops out at 144Hz, while the Vivo T4R is capped at 120Hz. In real-world use, 120Hz already delivers very smooth scrolling and fluid animations that most users find indistinguishable from higher rates. The jump from 120Hz to 144Hz is a subtler upgrade — most noticeable in fast-paced gaming or when directly comparing the two screens side by side, rather than in typical social media or app usage.

The Realme P4 5G holds a narrow edge here solely due to its higher 144Hz refresh rate, which is the only spec that separates two otherwise equivalent displays. It is a meaningful advantage primarily for gamers or users who are sensitive to motion smoothness, but for the general user, the practical gap between these two screens in daily use will be minimal.

At the core, these two phones are performance equals: both run on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, built on a 4nm process, with identical CPU configurations, the same Mali G615 MC2 GPU, and matching memory speeds. Benchmark scores, app launch times, gaming frame rates, and thermal behavior will be virtually indistinguishable between them. When the silicon is the same, raw processing power is simply not a differentiator.

The only separation in this group comes down to RAM. The Realme P4 5G ships with 8GB, while the Vivo T4R steps up to 12GB. That 4GB gap is practically significant: more RAM allows the system to keep a larger number of apps suspended in the background without having to reload them from storage, which translates to snappier multitasking and fewer interruptions when switching between several heavy applications simultaneously. It also provides more headroom for longevity — as apps grow more demanding over time, the T4R is better positioned to remain fluid years down the line.

The Vivo T4R takes a clear edge in this category. Since the underlying processing hardware is identical, the additional 12GB of RAM is the deciding factor — and it is a meaningful one for power users, multitaskers, and anyone planning to hold onto their phone for multiple years.

The rear camera systems on these two phones share the same headline configuration — a 50MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP depth lens — and their video capabilities are identical at 4K@30fps. Both support phase-detection autofocus, slow-motion recording, HDR mode, and a comparable set of manual controls. One minor note: the Realme P4 5G's primary lens has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.2 versus the T4R's f/2.4, which in theory allows marginally more light in low-light conditions, though the real-world difference at this small a gap is negligible.

Where the Vivo T4R pulls decisively ahead is in two areas. First, it includes optical image stabilization (OIS) — a hardware-level feature that physically compensates for hand shake when shooting photos and video. The Realme P4 5G lacks OIS entirely, which means handheld low-light shots and video footage will be more prone to blur and jitter. Second, the T4R's front camera jumps to 32MP compared to the Realme's 16MP, offering significantly more detail in selfies and greater flexibility for cropping.

The Vivo T4R is the stronger camera package overall. The addition of OIS alone is a substantial real-world upgrade — it meaningfully improves photo sharpness and video stability in everyday shooting conditions — and the doubled front camera resolution makes it the clearer choice for users who prioritize selfie quality.

This is a rare case of a true dead heat. Both the Realme P4 5G and the Vivo T4R ship with Android 15 and return an identical result on every single software feature in this group — from privacy controls like location and camera/microphone permissions, to productivity staples like split-screen, Picture-in-Picture, and widgets, to quality-of-life additions like dark mode, dynamic theming, and battery health checks. There is not a single checkbox where one phone leads the other.

This outcome is not surprising given that both devices run the same version of Android and neither receives direct OS updates — meaning both rely on their respective manufacturers for software patches and future version upgrades rather than getting them straight from Google. That shared limitation is worth noting, but it applies equally to both phones and does not shift the balance either way.

This group is a complete tie. Users should not factor software features into their decision between these two phones, as the experience they will get out of the box — and the privacy, customization, and productivity tools available to them — is functionally identical on both devices.

Battery is where the Realme P4 5G makes its most decisive statement in this comparison. Its 7000 mAh cell is not just incrementally larger than the Vivo T4R's 5700 mAh — it represents a 23% capacity advantage, which in real-world terms can translate to several additional hours of screen-on time per charge cycle. For heavy users, travellers, or anyone who regularly goes a full day without access to a charger, that gap is genuinely meaningful rather than a paper specification.

The charging speed story also favours the Realme. At 80W, it charges substantially faster than the T4R's 44W, which means that despite having a much larger battery to fill, the P4 5G can replenish power in a fraction of the time. The T4R's slower charging rate compounded by its smaller capacity puts it at a double disadvantage in this group. Neither phone supports wireless charging, so that shared omission does not shift the balance.

The Realme P4 5G wins this category convincingly. A larger battery and faster wired charging together form a combination that is hard to argue against — users get longer endurance between charges and spend less time tethered to a cable when they do need to top up.

Audio is another category where these two phones are completely inseparable. Both feature stereo speakers and both drop the 3.5mm headphone jack — a now-common trade-off in mid-range smartphones that pushes users toward USB-C or Bluetooth audio. Neither supports advanced wireless audio codecs such as aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, or any of their variants, meaning Bluetooth audio quality will be limited to standard codecs for both devices.

The absence of high-fidelity wireless codec support is a shared limitation worth flagging for audiophiles who use premium wireless headphones. Codecs like LDAC can deliver near-lossless audio quality over Bluetooth, and neither phone can take advantage of that — users with high-end headphones that support these codecs will not get the best out of them on either device.

This group is a complete tie. Every audio feature and omission is identical across both phones, so sound quality and connectivity should play no role in distinguishing the Realme P4 5G from the Vivo T4R.

Across the bulk of connectivity features — 5G, dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, GPS, gyroscope, and accelerometer — these two phones are on equal footing. The meaningful divergence comes down to two features that pull in opposite directions: Wi-Fi standard and NFC.

The Vivo T4R supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), while the Realme P4 5G tops out at Wi-Fi 5. Wi-Fi 6 delivers better throughput, lower latency, and — crucially — more efficient performance in congested environments with many connected devices, such as offices or shared apartments. It also improves battery efficiency during wireless transfers. On the other side, the Realme carries NFC, which the T4R entirely lacks. NFC enables contactless payments, quick device pairing, and transit card functionality — conveniences that are deeply embedded in everyday routines for many users.

This category results in a genuine trade-off rather than a clean win for either phone. The Realme P4 5G holds the edge for users who rely on contactless payments or NFC-based features, while the Vivo T4R is the stronger choice for those who prioritize cutting-edge wireless networking. Which advantage matters more will depend entirely on the individual's daily use case.

The miscellaneous feature set for these two phones is identical across every data point provided. Both include a video light, and neither features a sapphire glass display, a curved screen, or an e-paper display — premium or niche additions that remain uncommon at this segment of the market regardless.

This group is a complete tie. There is nothing here to differentiate the Realme P4 5G from the Vivo T4R, and this category should carry no weight in a purchasing decision between the two.