HIGHLIGHTS
* The Vivo S17 series is set to launch in China this month.
* The upcoming series will consist of two smartphones.
* The smartphones will likely arrive in India with a different name, probably the Vivo V29 series.
* The Vivo S17 series will debut on May 31st in China.
* The Vivo S17 is likely to come with a 64MP camera and Snapdragon 782 processor.
* The S17 Pro might boast a 50MP front-facing camera and a Dimensity 8200 SoC.
Smartphone brand Vivo has confirmed that it will launch the Vivo S17 series in China this month.
The series will likely include the Vivo S17 and the Vivo S17 Pro.
Reports say that the Vivo S17 will likely be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G chipset, and the top-end variant is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset.
On the other hand, the recently launched Vivo S17e has silently appeared for sale on Vivo’s official website.
Vivo has officially announced the launch date of the Vivo S17 series. As per the information shared by Vivo, the upcoming Vivo S17 series will launch on May 31 in China.
The Vivo S17 series will likely include two devices such as the Vivo S17 and the Vivo S17 Pro. Per the latest information revealed by Digital Chat Station, the Vivo S17 will be powered by Snapdragon 782 processor, while the S17 Pro will be equipped with Dimensity 8200 processor.
The recent leak also suggests that both these devices will feature a 50MP front-facing camera.
Vivo S17 Series launch Date
The company confirmed that the Vivo S17 series will be launched in China on May 31st.
Latest reports hinted that the series might soon launch in India but most likely with a different nomenclature.
Vivo S17, S17 Pro Specifications (Expected)
Most Likely both the S17 and the S17 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with curved edges.
These phones are supposed to offer a Full HD+ resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate. As for security purposes, both handsets might feature an under-display fingerprint sensor.
The vanilla S17 model is said to come with Snapdragon 782 processor, while the S17 Pro variant might ship with Dimensity 8200 chipset.
The Vivo S17 might come with 8GB/12GB of RAM along with 128GB/256GB of internal storage.
On the other hand, the S17 Pro might debut with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
In terms of imaging, the S17 is likely to feature a 64MP primary camera with OIS support on the backside. The S17 Pro might boast a 50MP camera with OIS support. For selfies and video-calling purposes, these devices are said to feature a 50MP camera.
The S17 is tipped to pack a 4,500mAh battery which could offer 66W fast charging support.
On the other hand, the S17 Pro might pack a 4,600mAh battery which could have 80W fast charging support. We shall get to learn more about these phones once they go official on June 1st.
In a piece of related news, recently Vivo introduced the Vivo S17e smartphone in China.
The Vivo S17e comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The device has up to 1300 nits brightness and a 300Hz touch sampling rate.
The device is powered by an octa-core Dimensity 7200 processor which is paired up to 12GB LPDDR4X of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage.
The handset features a 64MP dual-camera setup, a 16MP selfie camera, a stereo speaker, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The smartphone packs a 4,600mAh battery which supports 66W fast charging.
Connectivity-wise, the handset has several features such as 5G SA/NSA, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac, Bluetooth v5.3, GPS, USB Type-C port, NFC, and Hi-Res audio.
Vivo S17e Sale begins in China
The Vivo S17e, which was launched recently, is now up for sale in China via its official website. The Vivo S17e is available at CNY 2,099 (approx Rs 24,658) for the 8GB+128GB, the 8GB+256GB at CNY 2,299 (approx Rs 27,008), and the 12GB+256GB model is available for CNY 2,499 (approx Rs 29,350).
VIVO S17 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.79 inches (17.25 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | December 7, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 670 + 2.4 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 670 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 670) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 642L |
| RAM | 12 GB |
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.79 inches (17.25 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 388 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Quad | |
| Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 12 MP , Telephoto Camera 8 MP 2 MP |
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| Sensor | IMX766, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor | |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 80W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs on Vivo S17
1) What are Vivo S17 specifications?
Ans) Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K OLED display and up to a high 120Hz display
Rear cameras: 64MP main camera with Optical image stabilization (OIS)
Selfie camera: 50MP
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G
Storage: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB
OS: Android 13 out of the box
Battery: 4,500mAh battery with 80W FlashCharge support
2) What are Vivo S17 Pro specifications?
Ans) Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K OLED display and up to a high 120Hz display
Rear cameras: 50MP main camera with Optical image stabilization (OIS)
Selfie camera: 50MP
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8200
Storage: up to 16GB+512GB
OS: Android 13 out of the box
Battery: 4,600mAh battery with 80W fast charging support
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