Singapore, quietly welcomed Vivo‘s latest addition to its Y-series, the Vivo Y17s. This entry-level smartphone boasts a sleek teardrop notch display up front and a powerful 50-megapixel dual-camera setup in the rear. With a MediaTek chip and a robust battery, it’s time to delve into the Y17s’ specs, features, and pricing.
Vivo Introduces the New Y17s Smartphone in Singapore
So, the Vivo Y17s sports a 6.56-inch IPS LCD screen offering HD+ resolution at 720 x 1612 pixels. With a 60Hz refresh rate, 83 percent NTSC color gamut, 840 nits of brightness, and a pixel density of 269 ppi, it delivers a crisp visual experience. On the front, there’s an 8-megapixel selfie camera, while the rear boasts a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel bokeh snapper.
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Under the hood, the Vivo Y17s packs a punch with the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 128 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. Need more storage space? The device conveniently offers a dedicated microSD card slot. Running on Android 13 with FunTouch OS 13, it delivers a smooth user experience.
The Y17s doesn’t disappoint in the battery department, housing a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W charging. You can enjoy up to 19.67 hours of YouTube video playback on a single charge. The device also offers dual SIM support, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an IP54-rated chassis for added durability.
In Singapore, the Vivo Y17s is available at an enticing price point of SGD 199 (~$146). It comes in two stunning colors, Glitter Purple and Forest Green. Fans can anticipate its debut in other Asian markets in the coming days. Vivo’s Y17s is certainly making waves with its impressive features and budget-friendly price, offering consumers a compelling option in the entry-level smartphone segment.
