After a month of rigorous testing, the Vivo T4 Ultra has been put through its paces, and the results are in. From its stunning display to its camera capabilities and performance, let’s break down what makes this phone tick and where it might fall short.
Display: A Visual Treat with a Minor Quirk
The Vivo T4 Ultra boasts a quad-curved AMOLED display that truly shines, especially with its impressive 5000 nits peak brightness and 1600 nits high brightness mode. This translates to excellent outdoor visibility, wide viewing angles, and vibrant, punchy colors . The 1.5K resolution, with an option to switch to Full HD, ensures sharp visuals. At 6.67 inches, it’s a decent size with minimal bezels and a small chin, providing an immersive viewing experience. Vivo has also included a pre-applied screen guard and Shield Glass protection for added durability. However, the reviewer noted that content viewing can sometimes appear slightly saturated and warm . On the multimedia front, it supports HDR on Netflix and YouTube, and Full HD on Prime Video.
Software: Funtouch OS 15 with Room for Improvement
Running on Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15, the Vivo T4 Ultra promises 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security patches. The reviewer observed timely security updates, with the patch updated to May . While it features a stock dialer for call recording, it does come with pre-installed bloatware in the form of app and game folders that need to be manually disabled. A notable point of feedback was that the UI felt somewhat slow with unappealing animations compared to other operating systems .
Battery: A Mixed Bag of Power and Performance
The Vivo T4 Ultra packs a substantial 5500 mAh battery with 90W wired charging . While it lacks wireless charging support , it charges impressively fast, reaching 50% in 25-26 minutes and a full 0-100% in under 50 minutes . However, the battery backup proved to be a concern. A 13-hour 4K video playback test resulted in an 85% drop , and heavy usage (8 hours of gaming, video recording, playback, social media) led to a 91% drop . We found the battery performance to be weaker than expected compared to other phones in its class.
Camera: A Feature-Rich but Imperfect Experience
The camera setup on the Vivo T4 Ultra offers a lot to explore:
- Primary Sensor: A 50MP Sony IMX 921 with OIS, capable of 4K 60fps video recording .
- Telephoto Sensor: A 50MP Sony IMX 882 with 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom . Despite being an older sensor, it performs well, capturing clear zoomed photos , and includes a helpful small viewfinder for stability.
- Ultrawide Sensor: An 8MP lens .
- Selfie Camera: A 32MP sensor supporting 4K 60fps video. Daytime selfies are decent but could be better, with some edge detection issues . Night selfies tend to be soft and lack detail .
- Portrait Mode: Offers versatile zoom levels (23mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm) . Daytime portraits are clear , but night portraits can exhibit color shifting at higher zoom levels.
- Telephoto Macro Sensor: An experimental and useful feature, allowing detailed macro shots from a distance with various zoom options (2x, 3x, 6x, 10x, 20x)
- Video Quality: Good in daylight with effective OIS. Rear camera videos are better at night compared to selfie videos .
Overall, the camera system is considered “up to the mark” with experimental features and good color maintenance. However, night photos could be improved, with occasional ghosting.
Performance: Powerful but Prone to Heat
The Vivo T4 Ultra is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm) processor, achieving impressive AnTuTu scores close to 2 million . However, thermal concerns were noted, with temperatures reaching 50°C during stress tests . CPU throttling resulted in a 68% score, and 3D Mark showed heating up to 47°C This heating can lead to frame drops during long gaming sessions. The phone uses LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, which are considered cost-cutting measures, as LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0 would be expected at this price point. Despite these points, multitasking and app management remain smooth, with apps staying in memory efficiently.
Network & Design: Connectivity and Build Choices
The phone supports 15 5G bands (SA and NSA), offering a good basic network experience. It includes Wi-Fi 6, though signal reception can fluctuate , and Bluetooth 5.4. A positive addition for Vivo is the inclusion of NFC, along with Camera2 API support and other essential sensors.
In terms of design, the Vivo T4 Ultra features an AG Glass back with various color options . However, the plastic frames are glossy and prone to fingerprints and scratches. Weighing 193 grams with a thickness of 7.6mm, it offers a good in-hand feel and weight management. It includes dual speakers, dual mics, dual nano SIM slots, and an under-display optical fingerprint scanner. A notable cost-cutting measure is the use of a USB 2.0 port instead of USB 3.2 . The phone comes with an IP64 rating, not the higher IP68 or IP69
Conclusion & Pricing: Is It Worth It?
The Vivo T4 Ultra starts with an 8GB RAM, 256GB storage variant at ₹38,000 without offers. We suggest a more ideal starting price of ₹35,000 for the base variant. It’s recommended for its excellent camera and strong performance. However, if battery life and better thermals are a higher priority, the reviewer suggests considering the iQOO Neo 10, though its camera may not be as good.
Ultimately, the Vivo T4 Ultra offers a compelling package with a great display and versatile camera system, but potential buyers should be mindful of its battery performance and thermal management during heavy use.