Vivo’s T4 Pro 5G arrived with a clear mission: squeeze flagship-style camera hardware, long battery life and a premium look into a package that stays well under the flagship price. If you’ve been hunting for a phone that looks expensive, lasts long and shoots nice photos without blowing your budget, the T4 Pro is built to appeal to you.
Below I’ve pulled together a friendly, no-nonsense guide to the Vivo T4 Pro 5G in India — its price, what you actually get for that money, how it performs in everyday life and whether it’s worth buying today.
Price in India — what you’ll pay and where the deals sit
At launch, Vivo positioned the T4 Pro in the upper-mid segment. The official launch price in India for the base variant (8GB + 128GB) was announced at ₹27,999, with the 8GB + 256GB model at ₹29,999 and the top 12GB + 256GB variant at ₹31,999.
Retailers and price trackers have shown the device moving in a narrow band around those numbers — you’ll find occasional launch discounts and bank offers that push the effective price lower, sometimes into the mid-₹26,000s for specific configurations during sales. If you shop across the official store and large e-commerce platforms, it’s possible to pick up a small first-sale discount or bundle that makes the purchase sweeter.
Put plainly: you’re paying flagship-adjacent money without the flagship premium. That positions the T4 Pro against other strong midrange choices; the decision comes down to which mix of camera, battery, display and software you value most.
Design and build — looks matter, and this one has them
Vivo has invested in the visual identity of the T4 Pro. The phone sports a large 6.77-inch curved AMOLED display with slim bezels that deliver a cinematic front. The curves and finish give it a premium presence — it doesn’t feel like the cheapest option on the shelf. Vivo also leans into practical durability, and the T4 Pro’s build feels solid in the hand rather than plasticky.
Beyond looks, the phone ships in tasteful colourways and the camera module is arranged to read as a focal, modern element rather than a clumsy bump. If aesthetic appeal and a confident hand-feel matter to you, the T4 Pro ticks those boxes.
Display — big, smooth and suited for media
The T4 Pro’s 6.77-inch AMOLED display is one of the phone’s strengths. It offers FHD+ resolution and a high refresh rate (120Hz), which makes scrolling and animations appear smooth. For streaming, social media, and casual gaming the display is both immersive and pleasant to use.
While absolute peak brightness or colour accuracy might not match the most expensive flagships, in real-world viewing the screen is more than capable and adds a premium swipe to daily tasks.
Performance — Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and a snappy experience
Under the hood the T4 Pro runs the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, paired with options for 8GB or 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. That combination sits squarely in the modern midrange sweet spot: responsive UI, quick app switching, and the horsepower to handle photo editing and longer gaming sessions without stalling.
For day-to-day use — social apps, streaming, browsing, multitasking — the phone feels snappy and fluid. Heavy gamers will still find flagship gaming phones with more optimized cooling and GPU grunt, but for most users the T4 Pro offers more than adequate performance.
Cameras — headline optics with practical results
Where the T4 Pro stands out is its imaging hardware. Vivo equipped the phone with a 50MP Sony main sensor and a 50MP periscope telephoto offering up to 3× optical reach and useful zoom capabilities; a small depth sensor completes the set. The front camera is a 32MP shooter capable of clean selfies and good detail.
What that translates to: excellent daytime photos, stable-looking zoom shots that actually retain detail thanks to the periscope, and solid video recording (including 4K). Low-light photography is competent but not class-leading — you’ll get usable shots with software help, but extreme low-light scenes still favor higher-end flagships.
For everyday shooting — portraits, travel snaps, social content — the T4 Pro’s camera kit punches above what you’d expect in this price bracket.
Battery and charging — long days and fast refuels
Battery life is another area where the T4 Pro impresses. The phone packs a 6,500mAh battery which, in daily usage, comfortably delivers a full day and often stretches into a second day for moderate users.
Paired with 90W fast charging, the phone isn’t just a marathon runner — it recovers quickly when you do plug it in. That combination of big capacity and rapid top-ups is extremely practical for commuters, travelers, or anyone who dislikes frequent charging stops.
Software and extras — Funtouch OS (Android) with useful additions
Vivo ships the T4 Pro with Funtouch OS based on a recent Android build. The software experience is feature-rich, offering camera modes, display customizations and performance optimizations — but it’s not buried under excessive bloat.
Vivo has also committed to a typical update cadence (security and OS updates announced for several future releases), though if long-term OS support is a major deciding factor, be sure to confirm the exact promise at time of purchase.
Other niceties include stereo speakers, 5G connectivity, and physical features that make day-to-day use pleasant — reliable biometric unlocking, well-tuned haptics and good call quality.
Practical pros and cons — the balance sheet
Pros
- Premium looks and a large, high-refresh OLED screen.
- Strong midrange performance from Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.
- Standout camera hardware for the segment (50MP Sony main + 50MP periscope).
- Huge 6,500mAh battery + 90W fast charging.
- Competitive launch pricing with reasonable sale discounts. Vivo+1
Cons
- Low-light imaging won’t match flagship behemoths.
- No microSD expansion (storage not expandable).
- Some users may prefer a cleaner Android skin — Funtouch adds features that some consider bloat.
- The phone’s bulk (to support the large battery) may not suit users seeking the lightest device.
Who should buy the Vivo T4 Pro 5G?
Buy it if:
- You want a phone with a strong camera kit and real optical zoom without paying flagship prices.
- Long battery life and fast charging are priorities.
- You want a big, smooth display for streaming and gaming.
- You like the idea of a premium-feeling build in an upper-mid price bracket.
Skip it if:
- You need the absolute best night photography or the lightest possible handset.
- You require wireless charging or microSD expansion.
- You prefer stock Android and minimal OEM additions.
Verdict — value that leans toward premium
Vivo’s T4 Pro 5G is an impressive example of how midrange phones have matured: it blends great hardware (notably the periscope zoom and big battery) with a polished display and a modern chipset at a price that’s realistically attractive in India.
If your priorities are camera versatility, battery endurance and a premium feel without the flagship cost, the T4 Pro is one of the more compelling options in its price band.
If you’re actively comparing phones in this bracket, a quick side-by-side with contemporaries (a few OnePlus Nord models, certain Realme and Xiaomi offerings, and the Nothing Phone family) will help highlight where you gain and where you compromise.
I can prepare a comparison table or a short buyer’s guide pointing to the best configuration for your budget — tell me which features matter most to you and I’ll tailor it.
