CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Vivo T4: Which mid-range smartphone offers more for ₹20,000?

If you're shopping for a smartphone around the ₹20,000 price point, two solid contenders are battling for your attention — the newly launched CMF Phone 2 Pro (₹18,999) and the Vivo T4 (₹21,999). Despite the slight difference in pricing, both phones are packed with impressive features. Let’s compare them across key parameters to see which one gives you more value for your money.

Performance & Battery Life

CMF Phone 2 Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, paired with 8GB of RAM, and offers up to 256GB storage.

Vivo T4, meanwhile, packs the more powerful Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, with RAM options up to 12GB and also up to 256GB storage.

On the battery front, Vivo T4 clearly leads with a massive 7,300mAh battery and 90W fast charging, compared to the 5,000mAh battery and 33W charging on the CMF Phone 2 Pro.

Camera Setup

The CMF Phone 2 Pro features a triple-camera array: a 50MP main, a 50MP 2x telephoto, and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. It supports 4K video at 30fps and 1080p at 120fps.

The Vivo T4 has a simpler setup: a 50MP main camera paired with a 2MP depth sensor, also capable of 4K at 30fps.

On the front, Vivo takes the edge with a 32MP selfie camera that can shoot in 4K, compared to CMF's 16MP selfie shooter with 1080p recording.

Display & Design

Both phones come with a 6.77-inch AMOLED display supporting 120Hz refresh rates and 388 PPI. However, the Vivo T4 boasts higher peak brightness at 5,000 nits, while the CMF tops out at 3,000 nits. Both support Always-On Display.

In terms of build:

Both feature polycarbonate bodies.

CMF Phone 2 Pro comes in more color options: white, black, orange, and light green.

Vivo T4 is available in Emerald Blaze and Phantom Grey.

Durability-wise, Vivo T4 edges ahead again with an IP65 rating, offering better protection compared to CMF’s IP54 rating.

Software & Updates

CMF Phone 2 Pro runs on Nothing OS 3.2 based on Android 15, and promises 3 years of software updates.

Vivo T4 runs Funtouch OS 15, also based on Android 15, but guarantees only 2 years of major updates.

Both phones offer in-display fingerprint scanners for biometrics.

Verdict: Which One Should You Buy?

Choose the CMF Phone 2 Pro if you're looking for:

A versatile camera setup with telephoto and ultra-wide lenses

Better software support (3 years of updates)

A slightly more affordable price

Go for the Vivo T4 if you want:

Superior performance and faster charging

A larger battery for longer usage

Brighter display and better IP protection

High-resolution selfie camera

Ultimately, both phones deliver excellent value, but your choice will depend on your specific priorities — whether it’s camera versatility, long battery life, or software longevity.