Vivo has many smartphone products that are ready to be touted to compete against other brands such as Oppo and Xiaomi. However, the unique thing is that the Vivo Y17, which is one of their new products, is less publicized.
In fact, it is an attractive smartphone for its class IDR 2,999,000. With RAM capacity 4 GBinternal storage 128GBand chipsets MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35it is ready to compete against competing smartphones such as the Oppo F11 and Realme 3 Pro.
What’s even more interesting, it carries a myriad of features that are not often found on smartphones in its class. For example, having a powered battery 5000mAh very durable. In addition, the rear camera has three lenses that can improve the image quality.
Price of Vivo Y17
Last Updates: 15 September 2023
| HP type | New price | Used Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vivo Y17 | IDR 2,599,000 | IDR 2,350,000 |
| Release | 2023, September | |
| Related links | HP Vivo Price List | |
Not many people know that the Vivo Y17 was only released last September. In fact, its predecessor series, Vivo Y93, was released at the beginning of the year 2023 and better known by many people.
Talking about the Vivo Y93, the price is one million cheaper than its successor smartphone. However, the specifications are not as sophisticated as the Vivo Y17, so you should choose to increase your budget by one million to get a smartphone with better performance.
Vivo Y17 specifications
| Platforms | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); funtouch 9 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| ROM | 128GB |
| Chipsets | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPUs | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Body | |
| Dimensions | 159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| Heavy | 190.5 g (6.74 oz) |
| Screen | 6.35 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Camera | |
| Front | 20 MP, f/2.0 |
| Behind | Triple 13MP, f/2.2, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor |
| Videos | 1080p@30fps |
| Feature | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Connectivity | |
| driver’s license | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Network | GSM/HSPA/LTE |
| WLANs | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspots |
| bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Other | |
| Color | Mineral Blue, Mystic Purple, Peach Pink, Peacock Blue |
| Radio | FM radio |
| Censorship | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
| Chargers | Fast battery charging 18W |
MediaTek Helio P35 chipset with 4GB RAM + 128GB internal storage
Many underestimate the performance of MediaTek’s chipset and trust the more commonly used Snapdragon 600 series. In fact, the octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 chipset embedded in the Vivo Y17 has no less good performance.
With this MediaTek chipset, you can multitasking and play games without having to worry about lag. This is supported by its large RAM capacity 4 GB and GPU PowerVR GE8320 for graphics processing.
The internal storage is no less great thanks to its large capacity 128GB. But unfortunately, this smartphone cannot use an external microSD.
AI triple camera
Selfie fans will fall in love with the front camera of the Vivo Y17, which is equipped with a front camera with sensor numbers 20MP and AI technology. Especially with this AI technology, you can use features AI Beauty.
The rear camera doesn’t disappoint either. This smartphone has three rear camera lenses with sensor numbers 13 MP, 8 MPAnd 2MP with different functions.
Lens 13MP used to take photos in general. Meanwhile, the 8 MP lens functions as an ultra-wide lens. Lastly, the 2 MP lens creates a sensor to produce blur/haze. As a result, you will get high quality images like using an expensive camera.
Long battery life with fast charging
Vivo Y17’s MediaTek Helio P35 chipset can run for multitasking or playing games, so the battery capacity must be able to support it all. Fortunately, this smartphone’s built-in battery is powerless 5000mAhso you don’t have to worry about running out of battery for a very long time.
To support this feature, Vivo also embeds technology Dual-Engine fast charging. The advantage is that it can charge the battery in a very fast time while protecting the battery as it is being recharged.
Dual SIM
Vivo Y17 has a dual SIM feature which is useful if you want to use two numbers on one smartphone. But unfortunately, it is not equipped with a microSD slot to increase its data storage capacity.
The design and color are very luxurious
Vivo is starting to change the design of its smartphone to make it look more premium and fresh on the Vivo Y17. The All-Screen screen is installed on a smooth, elegant body and has color gradations with a choice of Pearl Pink & Mineral Blue colors.
All-Screen 6.35 inch HD+ screen
Talking about the screen, the Vivo Y17 has an all-screen display 6.35 inches HD+ with an IPS LCD panel with bangs on both sides. This screen technology also provides features Ultra All Screen on the aspect ratio setting.
If these two features are combined, the graphic quality on this smartphone will be truly amazing.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of Vivo Y17
- The MediaTek Helio P35 chipset is very useful for multitasking
- The rear camera has three separate lenses to maximize image results
- The front camera is perfect for selfies with the support of AI technology
- High 4GB RAM with a very large 128 internal storage
- The battery is very long lasting
- Has a fast charging feature
- The body design is very classy and elegant with a choice of luxurious colors
Weaknesses Vivo Y17
- It doesn’t have a hole for microSD so it can’t increase its storage capacity
- Smartphone security is only in the form of a fingerprint
- There are two types of new color options
- There is no NFC technology for payments with e-money
Conclusion
It was unexpected that the Vivo Y17 was not as promoted as other Vivo smartphone products. As a result, not many people know about the detailed specifications, interesting features, and even its existence in Indonesia. But if you already know it, you will understand why he began to be popular.
The battery capacity is very large and supports your activities for a long time multitasking, play games, or watch videos without draining a lot of battery power. In addition, both the front and rear cameras produce stunning images, perfect for both selfies and casual photography.
In other words, the Vivo Y17 is a flexible smartphone that everyone deserves to have, whether gamers, office workers or selfie fans. Even though it is not widely known due to lack of promotion, this smartphone is slowly gaining many fans who like smartphones all in one This.
