Vivo Y17 with triple-cameras, 5,000mAh battery launched for Rs. 17,990
What's the story
Expanding its portfolio of Y-series, Vivo has launched all-new Y17 in India at Rs. 17,990. The key features of Vivo Y17 include AI-based triple rear cameras, a massive 5,000mAh battery with 18W Fast Charging support and MediaTek Helio P35 chipset. Notably, the phone will be up for grabs via major online as well as offline stores in the country. Here's our roundup.
Design and display
Vivo Y17: At a glance
The Vivo Y17 comes with a dewdrop notched display and slim bottom bezel to offer a screen-to-body ratio of 89%. On the back, the mirror-finish panel houses a triple camera setup and a fingerprint sensor. Further, it has a 6.35-inch HD+ (720 x 1544 pixels) LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19.3:9 and 268 ppi density.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
In the optics department, the Vivo Y17 features AI-based triple rear cameras comprising a 13MP (f/2.2) main shooter, paired with an 8MP (f/2.2) wide-angle sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. Although the wide-angle camera promises 120-degree FOV (field of view), in reality, it captures only 108-degree after accounting for distortion. Up front, the phone has a 20MP (f/2.0) snapper.
Internals
Vivo Y17: Under the hood
The Vivo Y17 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 processor, paired with PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery that supports Vivo's exclusive 18W Dual-Engine Fast charging technology and runs Android Pie-based Funtouch 9. Furthermore, the phone comes with Ultra Game Mode for a better gaming experience.
Information
Connectivity options and sensor details
In terms of connectivity options, the Vivo Y17 offers 4G VoLTE, dual-SIMs (nano), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, GPS/A-GPS, and USB Type-C port (OTG). Further, it provides all standard sensors such as accelerometer, proximity and compass sensors.
How much?
Pricing and availability
Vivo has launched Y17 at a price tag of Rs. 17,990 in India in two color options- Mineral Blue and Mystic Purple. The phone will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Paytm, Amazon, Vivo e-store and authorized retail stores. The company has also announced a bunch of launch offers for this new smartphone.
Freebies
Vivo Y17: Launch offers
On purchasing Y17 via online stores, you can avail no-cost EMI offer for up to 9 months and Rs. 1,000 discount on smartphone exchange offer. On offline purchase, you can avail no-cost EMI offer starting Rs. 1,499 per month and 5% cashback on SBI Debit/Credit Card and HDB paper finance. Additionally, Jio subscribers will get benefits worth Rs. 4,000 as well as 3TB data.