Vivo T4R 5G: Flashy, Fast, and Seriously Slim—But Is That Enough?
Skinny Legend—The Slimmest Quad-Curve in Town
First jaw-dropper? The T4R 5G is freaking thin. Like, “Did you eat today?” thin—just 7.39mm thick. It’s officially the slimmest quad-curved display phone you can buy in India right now. The curves and symmetrical design scream flagship, but it’s still super comfy in your hand, even with that monster 6.77-inch screen. Comes in Arctic White (classy) or Twilight Blue (a bit more fun), and honestly, both look expensive.Screen: So Good, You Might Forget Real Life
The display on this thing is wild. Full HD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate (gamers, rejoice), and a stupid-bright 1800 nits peak. You could check your DMs in direct sunlight and not squint. HDR10+ support, too, so your OTT binge sessions are straight fire. The quad-curved edges? Way more immersive than those flat slabs everyone else is selling at this price.Brains & Brawn: Dimensity 7400 Under the Hood
Inside, you’ve got the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chip, built on that fancy 4nm process. Honestly, it rips through games, Insta, and whatever productivity apps you pretend to use. You can snag up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, which, for this price, is pretty generous.Cameras: Sony Sensor, 4K Everything
Here’s where it gets spicy. The main camera’s a 50MP Sony IMX882 that actually holds up at night, plus a little 2MP bokeh guy for those fake blurry backgrounds. The front cam is 32MP, and both front and back support 4K video. Yep, even your selfies can be cinema-grade now. Show-off much?Android 15 + FuntouchOS 15: Customization Overload
Vivo slapped on the latest Android 15 with their FuntouchOS 15 skin. Loads of ways to tweak stuff, some gesture controls, and finally, not a ton of bloatware. About time, Vivo.
Battery Life & Charging: Like It Never Dies
5,700mAh battery, so forget your charger for a day (or two if you’re chill). And when you finally need juice, 44W charging gets you back to 100% in about an hour-ish. Not bad, Vivo. Not bad.Tough Cookie – IP68 and IP69 Rating
Wild, but true: this thing is basically a submarine. IP68/IP69 means it laughs in the face of dust and water. Drop it in a puddle? No stress. Your friends’ phones? Toast.Connectivity, Security & Sound
Dual SIM 5G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, and all the nerdy stuff. No headphone jack though—sorry, wired fans, but it does give you Hi-Res audio over Bluetooth. In-display fingerprint is pretty snappy too.How much are you coughing up?
Pick your best choice:- 8/128GB – ₹19,499
- 8/256GB – ₹21,499
- 12/256GB – ₹23,499
Available August 5th – Flipkart, Vivo’s own store, offline shops… You know the drill. Expect some sweet launch deals too (because who pays MRP?).
How’s it Stack Up Against Rivals?
Most phones at this price? Boring LCDs, flat AMOLEDs, and last year’s chips. The T4R 5G just flexes: curved AMOLED, IP68/IP69, fresh Dimensity 7400, and 4K on both cams. Redmi, Realme, and iQOO—they’re sweating a little.Should You Buy?
If you’re- Making reels or vlogs, or just want your selfies to look insane
- Gaming like it’s your part-time job
- Traveling or just clumsy (seriously, this thing’s tough)
- Obsessed with how your phone looks
- Watching Netflix on your phone 24/7
…yeah, this phone’s calling your name.
But Wait, What’s Missing?
- No stereo speakers. Come on, Vivo, it’s 2024.
- Storage is UFS 2.2, not the snappier UFS 3.1 you’ll find on a few rivals.
- No ultra-wide or telephoto lens, so your camera creativity is kind of boxed in.
What’s Missing or Could Be Better?
Alright, so the Vivo T4R 5G nails a bunch of stuff, but, man, there are a couple of head-scratchers:- No stereo speakers? Just plain mono audio. Kind of meh if you’re into movies or gaming with headphones off.
- UFS 2.2 storage… c’mon, it’s 2025. Some rivals rock UFS 3.1, so this feels a bit old-school.
- No telephoto or ultra-wide lens. Like, I guess you’ll have to stick to basic shots—forget squeezing in the squad or zooming in on your dog’s goofy face from across the street.
Look, for the price, I get it—corners have to be cut somewhere. But yeah, these bits might bug some folks.
Updates & Support
Vivo is promising two years of Android updates and three years of security patches. Ships with Android 15, so you’ll get up to 17 before they leave you hanging. Not bad, not amazing, but hey, at least you’re not stuck in update limbo.Quad-Curved Displays for the Masses?
Wild. Remember when quad-curved screens were reserved for phones that cost as much as a used scooter? Well, not anymore. The T4R 5G puts that fancy, swoopy glass in your hands without wrecking your wallet. It’s easier to swipe, looks pretty sick, and, bonus, it’s actually tougher if you drop it (don’t test that last part, though).FAQs
Does the Vivo T4R 5G do 4K video on the front camera?
Heck yeah, both front and back. Not too shabby for something in this price range.Is this thing any good for gaming?
Absolutely. MediaTek Dimensity 7400 plus a 120Hz display? Smooth as butter. You’ll be fragging noobs or whatever in style.Can I take it out in the rain?
Totally. IP68 and IP69 ratings mean splashes, dust, even a quick dunk—no biggie. Just don’t scuba dive with it.Expandable storage?
Nope. What you buy is what you get, so don’t cheap out on storage if you’re going to hoard cat photos.What comes in the box?
You get a 44W fast charger (actual brick, not just a cable), a USB-C cable, a clear TPU case, a SIM tool, and the usual paperwork. Pretty generous, honestly.
Bottom Line: The Best-Looking Phone Under ₹25,000?
Yeah, Probably. Vivo’s really upping the game here. Flashy curved AMOLED, solid power, cameras that punch above their weight, and it won’t freak out if you spill coffee on it. If you want a 5G phone that’s got style and muscle—and don’t want to shell out crazy cash—the T4R 5G is a killer pick for 2025.Cheers!
