Vivo T4x 5G Review: Is This the Best Budget 5G Phone from Vivo?

My cousin asked me to help him pick a phone around ₹15,000 to ₹17,000 last month. He wanted good battery, a decent selfie camera for video calls, and something that wouldn’t slow down after a year. We spent a couple of evenings comparing options and ended up buying the Vivo T4x 5G 8GB + 128GB variant. He’s been using it for about five weeks now and calls me occasionally with updates. Here’s the honest picture.

Design and First Impressions

He got the Marine Blue color. In person it looks cleaner and more mature than the product photos suggest not flashy, just well-finished. The phone feels solid in hand. 208 grams is noticeable compared to lighter phones but it doesn’t feel uncomfortable during calls or scrolling sessions. The water resistance adds peace of mind and at this price most competitors don’t offer it.

The fingerprint scanner on the side responds quickly. He mentioned this specifically “it unlocks before I’ve even raised it properly.” That’s the kind of small thing that makes a phone feel premium even when everything else is mid-range.

Display LCD But Not in a Bad Way

The 6.77-inch FHD+ LCD at 120Hz looks good for daily use. It’s not AMOLED blacks look grey in dark mode rather than truly black, and the contrast isn’t as deep. But the resolution is solid at 393 PPI, the 120Hz makes scrolling feel smooth, and for the typical use case of YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, and online classes it’s entirely comfortable.

The Realme P4x reviewed separately has an OLED panel at a similar price which has better visual depth. If display quality is your top priority that’s worth comparing. If it’s one factor among several the T4x display is not a deal-breaker it’s good, just not exceptional.

Performance Smooth for What It’s Built For

The octa-core processor at 2.6GHz with 8GB RAM handles daily tasks cleanly. My cousin uses it for WhatsApp, YouTube, Swiggy, Google Maps navigation, and some casual gaming. No slowdowns reported in five weeks. App switching is smooth, loading times are fast for the price range.

Funtouch OS 15 is Vivo’s Android skin. It’s cleaner than it used to be in older versions. There are some pre-installed apps to remove during initial setup but after that it stays out of the way. The expandable storage slot is a practical addition if 128GB starts feeling tight later a microSD card solves it without removing a SIM.

For casual gaming BGMI works at medium settings. Heavy sustained gaming at ultra settings will push the processor’s limits. That’s expected and honest for a phone at this price.

Camera The 32MP Selfie Camera Is the Standout

The 50MP main camera with OIS produces good daylight photos. Sharp details, natural colors, and the OIS makes a visible difference when shooting handheld less blur in slightly tricky light conditions than cameras without stabilization at this price.

Night mode brightens dark scenes but some noise at the edges is visible expected at this price, not a surprise. For outdoor and well-lit indoor photos the camera produces results that look genuinely good on a phone screen and are social media ready.

The 32MP selfie camera is where Vivo has genuinely over-delivered. My cousin does video calls daily and he mentioned that people on the other end consistently comment that his video looks clearer than usual. Portrait mode for selfies produces clean background separation. At ₹15,000 to ₹17,000 a 32MP front camera with this kind of output is unusual.

Battery Big and Dependable

6500mAh delivers what large batteries promise. My cousin charges every one to two days depending on usage. He commutes long hours, uses navigation frequently, and watches YouTube on breaks. Still ends most days above 30%. That kind of battery reliability genuinely changes daily habits he stopped carrying his power bank after the first week.

Fast charging via USB-C tops it up reasonably quickly. Not the fastest charging in the segment but adequate for overnight or lunch-break charging.

Connectivity

Dual 5G SIM means both SIM slots support 5G simultaneously useful as networks expand. NFC isn’t confirmed in the specs which is the one connectivity gap worth noting if you use contactless payments through NFC-based apps. GPS and Bluetooth work reliably for navigation and audio devices.

Which Variant to Buy

Three variants: 6GB+128GB at ₹15,000-16,000, 8GB+128GB at ₹16,000-17,000, and 8GB+256GB at ₹19,000-19,500. We chose 8GB+128GB and it was the right call. The extra ₹1,000 over the 6GB base gets meaningfully better multitasking headroom for a phone you’ll use for two to three years. The 256GB variant is worth it only if you store a lot of offline media and don’t want to manage a memory card.

Five Weeks In The Bottom Line

My cousin is happy. The battery lasts, the selfie camera impresses people on video calls, the phone handles daily use smoothly, and it feels solid. Those were his requirements and this phone met them.

For someone wanting an OLED display specifically the Realme P4x at similar pricing has that. For someone wanting better gaming performance look at Redmi Note series. For someone who wants great selfies, dependable battery, OIS on the main camera, and water resistance at ₹15,000 to ₹17,000 the Vivo T4x 5G delivers all of that honestly.

Watch Before You Buy

1. Review by Tech Unboxing

2. Review by Techno Ruhez

3. Review by Harshit Technical

Vivo T4x 5G Full Specifications

Questions about how it compares to a specific alternative or which variant suits your usage drop them in the comments.