Vivo Y400 teased to launch in India on August 4th, could feature a 6,000mAh battery

By Marcia Sekhose

Published On: 30 Jul, 2025

Last Updated On: 23 Sep, 2025

After launching the Y400 Pro in India last month, Vivo is set to unveil the base model soon. The Vivo Y400 5G will launch in India on August 4th, and it is also debuting in Indonesia on the same day. Vivo hasn’t revealed much about the Y400 except for its design and colours. The phone has been extensively teased, though, in Indonesia, revealing key specifications and features. This gives us an idea of what to expect from the upcoming Vivo phone.

In India, the Vivo Y400 is being advertised as redefining “aesthetic luxury” for the youth. Vivo claims the phone has “a perfect blend of style, durability and performance”. Teasers show the Y400 with a flashy marble-like finish, quite similar to the Freestyle White colour variant of the Y400 Pro. The Vivo Y400 has a pill-shaped camera module with two sensors and an Aura light ring at the bottom. The phone is also confirmed to launch in Glam White and Olive Green colours.

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While Vivo Y400 5G’s specifications remain under wraps, teasers in Indonesia have revealed several key details. The upcoming Vivo phone will feature a 6,000mAh battery, larger than the Y400 Pro’s 5,500mAh unit. On paper, this suggests a better battery life can be expected, perhaps close to two days, depending on the usage. The dual camera setup on the back includes a 50MP Sony IMX852 sensor, much like its Pro sibling.

The Vivo Y400 features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s a flat panel, unlike the curved display on the Y400 Pro. The Vivo Y400 will come with IP68/69 ratings for dust and water resistance, the highest protection for phones right now. The Vivo Y400 Pro, on the other hand, comes with an inferior IP65 rating. In terms of durability, the upcoming Vivo phone looks good.

Vivo has also teased several AI features, such as Google’s Circle to Search, AI Transcript Assist, AI Notes Summary, AI Captions, and AI Documents for the Y400 5G. These are useful features to have from a productivity point of view.

According to a report by 91mobiles Hindi, the Vivo Y400 will be powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC. This is an entry-level chipset powering phones like the Redmi 14C and POCO M7 priced under Rs 10,000. It was announced in 2023 as the first Snapdragon 4-series chipset built on the 4nm process. It’s also the same chipset found in last year’s Vivo Y300, the Y400’s predecessor. If true, this might disappoint buyers expecting a chipset upgrade, and the phone’s pricing might not justify it. For context, the Vivo Y300 launched in India at a starting price of Rs 21,999.

This chipset would also be the key differentiator between the vanilla Y400 and the Y400 Pro. The latter, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, is priced at Rs 24,999. The rest of the specs seem similar for both the Vivo Y400 and Y400 Pro.

The Vivo Y400 shapes up as a phone that prioritises design flair, long battery life, and durability, all key selling points for a youth-focused audience. But the recycled Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset means performance will likely feel entry-level, especially if you multitask heavily or game often. If Vivo manages to price it significantly lower than the Y400 Pro, the vanilla model could appeal to buyers who care more about endurance and style than raw performance. However, if the gap between the two models is too narrow, the Pro will remain the smarter buy.

From a strategy lens, Vivo is clearly positioning the Y400 series as a two-tier offering – with the vanilla Y400 targeting affordability and battery-conscious users, while the Pro caters to those willing to pay more for performance. This also reflects a broader market trend: brands are increasingly recycling older chipsets while upgrading design, durability, and AI features to keep costs in check. For buyers, that means carefully weighing what matters most: performance or practicality.