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Vivo T4 Pro vs Realme 15 5G vs Nothing Phone 3a: Which is the Best Under ₹30,000?
Sandy Verma | September 7, 2025 10:24 AM CST

(Udaipur kiran): The mid-range smartphone segment in India has seen three strong contenders enter the market — Vivo T4 Pro, Realme 15 5G, and Nothing Phone 3a. Each comes with powerful processors, AMOLED displays, and premium features, making the choice tougher for buyers in the ₹25,000–₹30,000 price bracket. Here’s a detailed comparison across key categories.

Price and Storage

  • VIVO T4 Pro: ₹27,999 (8GB+128GB), ₹29,999 (8GB+256GB), ₹31,999 (12GB+256GB)

  • Realme 15 5G: ₹25,999 (8GB+128GB), ₹27,999 (8GB+256GB), ₹30,999 (12GB+256GB)

  • Nothing Phone 3a: ₹24,999 (8GB+128GB), ₹26,999 (8GB+256GB)

Display and Resolution

  • VIVO T4 Pro: 6.77-inch FHD+ quad-curved AMOLED, 2392×1080 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 5000 nits peak brightness

  • Realme 15 5G: 6.8-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED, 2800×1280 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate, 6500 nits peak brightness

  • Nothing Phone 3a: 6.77-inch FHD+ flexible AMOLED, 1080×2392 pixels, 30–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness

Processor

  • VIVO T4 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (Octa-core)

  • Realme 15 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 4nm (Octa-core)

  • Nothing Phone 3a: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 4nm (Octa-core)

Operating System

  • VIVO T4 Pro: Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15

  • Realme 15 5G: Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0

  • Nothing Phone 3a: Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1

Rear Camera Setup

  • VIVO T4 Pro: 50MP primary (OIS), 50MP periscope telephoto (OIS), 2MP depth

  • Realme 15 5G: 50MP primary (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide

  • Nothing Phone 3a: 50MP primary (OIS), 50MP 2x telephoto (30x digital zoom), 8MP ultra-wide

Front Camera

  • VIVO T4 Pro: 32MP (f/2.45)

  • Realme 15 5G: 50MP (f/2.4)

  • Nothing Phone 3a: 32MP (f/2.2)

Battery and Charging

  • VIVO T4 Pro: 6500mAh, 90W fast charging

  • Realme 15 5G: 7000mAh, 80W fast charging

  • Nothing Phone 3a: 5000mAh, 50W fast charging

Connectivity Options

  • VIVO T4 Pro: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0

  • Realme 15 5G: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-frequency GPS, USB Type-C

  • Nothing Phone 3a: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C

Verdict

All three smartphones bring powerful processors, AMOLED displays, and strong cameras in the under-₹30,000 segment. While the Vivo t4 pro impresses with its curved AMOLED display and 90W charging, the Realme 15 5G stands out for its larger 7000mAh battery and 144Hz refresh rate. The Nothing Phone 3ameanwhile, focuses on design and offers a strong triple-camera setup with telephoto capabilities.

The final choice will depend on whether the buyer prioritises display smoothness, battery backup, or versatile cameras.

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