Vivo Y17 is the latest budget smartphone to be released by the top Chinese OEM, Vivo. One of the smartphone’s key features is the triple rear camera array. Asides that, the phone’s large memory capacity adds spice to what the Vivo Y17 offers. There are other cool entities on the device which we shall discuss as we step further.
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Vivo Y17 Key Specs and Features
- 6.35-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1544 pixels (268 ppi)
- Android 9.0 Pie OS
- Octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 CPU with 8GB RAM
- 128GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card
- Triple 13MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera and a 20MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Face Unlock
- Fingerprint scanner (rear)
- 5,000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
The dewdrop cut-out makes it to the top of the Vivo Y17. As it stays there, it is occupied by the selfie camera, earpiece and proximity sensor. Heading to the right side of the phone, the volume rocker and power button are present. Turning to the back, the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner clearly sorts out biometric security.
When the display channel is to be used, the 6.35-inch IPS LCD touchscreen answers the clarion call. It works with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels and 268ppi pixel density.
Battery and Camera
Yes, another major talking point of the Vivo Y17 is its 5,000mAh Li-Po battery. It charges swiftly because Fast Charge tech 18W is on board. That much battery capacity can also be shared with others through the USB OTG cable usage.
Three cameras are placed at the top left corner of the device’s back. The camera qualities are as follows – 13MP, 8MP and 2MP. A LED flash is supported to increase brightness in poorly lit environs. At the front, the 20MP camera not only captures images and videos, it also sorts out the Facial Unlocking.
Hardware and Software
In the room of power, all the major operations are assigned to the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. This 12nm SoC confers the efficiency of an Octa-core 2.1GHz processor on the smartphone. Also, a superb 4GB RAM ensures that multitasking is fluid all the way. Files such as videos, music, pictures and documents can be saved effortlessly on the 128GB built-in storage. Android 9.0 Pie handles the software activities on the Vivo Y17.
Vivo Y17 Pricing and Availability
The smartphone sells for about 125, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
Vivo Y17 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Vivo Y17:
General Features
- Platform: Android 9.0 Pie OS (Funtouch OS 9)
- Processor: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 SoC
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Mineral Blue, Mystic Purple, Peach Pink, Peacock Blue
- Dimension: 159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 190.5g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.35-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1544 pixels
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: Triple 13MP + 8MP + 2MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 20MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE Cat 5 150/75Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, wi-fi direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (rear-mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 5,000mAh non removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes, 18W
