Vivo Y400: Even though it is being marketed as a mid-range player at Rs 21,999, the Vivo Y400 is notable for design and longevity while trying to pack in a whole package of AMOLED screen, IP68/69 rating, AI technologies, and good cameras. There are doubts, though, if its Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor is robust enough in a competitive category where there are more potent chipsets available. After driving the Vivo Y400 daily for a week, here’s how it fared about design, display, camera, performance, and battery.
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Sleek and Robust Design
The Vivo Y400 is thin at 7.9mm and light at less than 200 grams, making it comfortable to handle as opposed to its competitors in the same price category. Coming in Olive Green and Glam White, the phone boasts a gradient matte rear that sparkles in the light and a flat reflective rim that, unfortunately, is prone to fingerprints. Fortunately, Vivo includes a silicone case that provides grip and protection. In terms of durability, the Y400 excels it’s IP68/69 certified, MIL-STD-810H military-grade, and even comes with a special Underwater Photography mode for taking underwater photos.
AMOLED Display That Works Well
On the front, the Vivo Y400 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 1,800 nits. Indoors, colours look good and smooth, but outdoors, they are average compared to competitors such as the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion. There are Standard, Professional, and Bright colour modes available, with the Bright mode producing the most impact. Even though it has a hardware restriction of playing up to 1080p on YouTube, the overall experience is augmented by crisp stereo speakers’ sound output.
Camera Performance With Restriction
The Y400 is equipped with a 50MP Sony IMX852 primary sensor, a 2MP bokeh lens, and a 32MP front camera. The back camera delivers decent shots in indoor and low-light environments but is not up to par in daylight conditions, tending to overexpose highlights and turn bright scenes pale. Selfie camera performs better with natural colors, but at times makes skin appear whiter and blurs fine details. Night mode, on the other hand, yields sharp, realistic images without an artificial color cast. In comparison with rivals such as the OnePlus Nord CE 5, Vivo’s camera performance is good but spotty in blinding sunlight.
Performance Lags Behind Competitors
Based on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, the Vivo Y400 handles normal tasks such as web surfing and social media with ease, but lags when it comes to tough multitasking and hardcore gaming. Scores in benchmarks also reflect the difference, with rival phones such as the OnePlus Nord CE 5 and Motorola Edge 60 Fusion providing considerably higher raw processing power. On a positive note, the Y400 has stable thermals, where it never crosses 33°C even after prolonged gaming sessions, but graphics output remains modest.
Software and AI Features
The device boots Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15, introducing features such as split-screen viewing, floating windows, and Ultra Game Mode. AI applications provide additional value through transcription, summarisation, instant translation, and photo upscaling. Vivo guarantees three Android updates and four years of security updates, competing with other software longevity.
Big Battery With Fast Charging
It is charged by a 6,000mAh battery, aided by 90W fast charging that fills it up within around 45 minutes. Under normal usage involving streaming, browsing, and casual gaming, the phone was more than happy to go an entire day with some charge still left.
Verdict: Should You Buy It?
Priced at Rs 21,999, the Vivo Y400 is ideal for users valuing design, toughness, lively AMOLED displays, and impressive night photography. Its performance, though, falls behind competition, and daylight camera performance has scope for enhancement. Unless gaming and heavy multitasking are your priorities, the Y400 delivers good toughness, differentiation features, and consistent battery life, and hence, a good real-world mid-range option.