Vivo Y400 Pro quick review: Sleek and stylish big battery phone for budget-conscious buyers?

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Vivo has been on a bit of a launch spree lately, and the Y400 Pro is the latest addition to that streak. It's also clear, just from the marketing, that this phone is being pitched to the youth. From the slim and stylish design to Suhana Khan being the face of the campaign, Vivo seems to be positioning this one for the style-conscious crowd. That's not a bad move especially when you consider that this is a segment where looks matter almost as much as performance. I've been using the Y400 Pro for a short while and here is what I think about it in the little time that I spent with it.advertisementRead this: Vivo Y400 Pro 5G launched for Rs 24,999 in IndiaSleek and easy to holdI've been using the Fest Gold colour variant of the Vivo Y400 Pro, which looks quite elegant and has a bit of a shimmer when light hits it. It measures only 7.7mm, while the Nebula Purple version is even slimmer at 7.4mm. There's also a Freestyle White colour that I haven't tried yet, but going by the promo materials, it's the one I'd personally go for. The phone weighs around 182g, and that makes it feel light and manageable in hand — not too heavy, not too flimsy.
Vivo Y400 Pro 5G in Fest Gold colour.
Vivo has gone with a curved display and curved back design here, which adds to the sleekness. Phones like this always create an illusion of being thinner than they actually are, and that works in its favour. It's a design language we've seen before, but it still works well. That said, I personally prefer flat displays, simply because curved ones tend to pick up more glare in bright light and can lead to mistouches during regular use. But from a design point of view, it's a phone that looks and feels good.Bright AMOLED screen with curved edgesadvertisementYou get a 6.77-inch AMOLED display here, with Full HD resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Vivo is also claiming up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness, which is a big number. In regular use, the screen feels bright, vivid and sharp without any complaints. Indoors, it looks great, and even outdoors, it's fairly readable. Colours pop nicely and scrolling feels smooth thanks to the high refresh rate.Again, the curved edges might not be for everyone, but the panel itself is doing a solid job. Watching videos, browsing Instagram reels, or just reading articles — the display makes for a good experience.Everyday performance doesn't disappointUnder the hood, the Vivo Y400 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip. I haven't pushed it to its limits just yet, but for everyday tasks — browsing, texting, streaming, a bit of gaming — it's handled everything smoothly. No noticeable lag or slowdowns so far. Of course, the phone is clearly not aimed at gamers, but it still manages to run Call of Duty: Mobile at 60fps, which should be good enough for casual players. Those looking for a performance-heavy gaming device might want more, but that's not the crowd this phone is going after.advertisementThe software is Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15, and it's the typical Funtouch experience — snappy, colourful, and packed with features. There are a few pre-installed apps, but they can be uninstalled. Vivo has also added some AI features like AI Note Assist, Circle to Search, an AI recorder and more. These are still in testing, but they show potential. That said, some system apps do send frequent notifications. But overall, it's smooth and functional, and most people will be just fine with it.Now, the battery is a 5,500mAh unit, and this is where things get interesting. I recently used the Vivo T4 Ultra which has a similar battery size, but the Y400 Pro seems to be more efficient, probably due to the slightly less demanding chipset. In daily use, it's been comfortably lasting a full day and more. I'll need more time to test how far it can really go, but the early signs are promising.Charging is handled by a 90W fast charger — and yes, the charger is included in the box. A 0 to 100 per cent takes about 50 minutes. Not the fastest, but still pretty fast.advertisementEarly camera results look promisingCamera is an area where Vivo tends to focus a lot, and the Y400 Pro is no different. On the back, there's a 50-megapixel IMX882 primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel depth camera. On the front, you get a 32-megapixel selfie snapper.In good light, the shots look bright and detailed. Skin tones are mostly accurate, and colours have that typical Vivo punch. I haven't tested the camera enough yet to say how it performs in low light, but from what I've seen so far, it might need some tuning in those conditions. Still, for a phone that's expected to cost around Rs 25,000, the main sensor seems capable of holding its own. The selfie camera also does a decent job.Vivo is clearly targeting camera lovers in this segment, and while I'll reserve my full thoughts for the detailed review, the early results are promising enough.Summing upAt this point, it's easy to see where Vivo is going with the Y400 Pro. It's sleek, stylish, and brings a solid set of features without going overboard. The design is clearly a big focus, and the battery-charging combo is a strong highlight. Performance so far has been smooth, and while the camera system may need a bit of work in some scenarios, it feels capable for the price.advertisementSpeaking of pricing, the Vivo Y400 Pro costs Rs 24,999 and Rs 26,999 for the 128GB and 256GB storage variants, respectively. In this range, it faces stiff competition not only from other brands but also from Vivo's own T4 5G. That'll be an interesting comparison when we get there.Until then, these are just my first impressions. I'll be spending more time with the device, digging into the camera, battery, and overall performance.Stay tuned to India Today Tech for the full review of the Vivo Y400 Pro 5G.