UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹39,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo S17 128GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4600 mAh battery. At AED 950 in the UAE and ₹39,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo S17 128GB excels with its 80W wired charging, delivering 70% in 30 minutes, and a 4600mAh battery that sustains full-day use under moderate load. Its 50MP main sensor with f/2.0 aperture captures detailed daylight shots, while the 1260 x 2800 pixel OLED display offers sharp 453 ppi clarity. This phone targets content creators who shoot daily Reels or TikToks and need rapid charging between shoots, not professional photographers needing OIS or RAW support. Its weakness is thermal throttling under prolonged gaming—after 25 minutes of Genshin Impact, frame rates drop 18% due to the mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 1100 offers 80W charging and NFC. In India at ₹39,999, it’s overpriced: the Redmi K50 and Realme GT Neo 5 offer better thermals and similar cameras at ₹32,000. Skip if you game heavily.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired, 70% in 30 min |
| Battery Capacity | 4600 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), AF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 74.4 x 7.5 mm (6.46 x 2.93 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Pink |
| Models | V2283A |
| Price | About 330 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, May 31 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, June 08 |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the S17.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to newer models offering better performance and software support. However, if you find it at a steep discount and only need basic daily use, it could still serve as a budget-friendly option.
The vivo S17 128GB is priced at AED 950 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo S17 128GB is priced at ₹39999 in India. It can be purchased through official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites.
The vivo S17 128GB delivers strong daytime photo quality with vibrant colors and good detail. Its front camera excels in portrait shots and low-light selfies, making it ideal for social media users.
The vivo S17 128GB offers all-day battery life with moderate usage, including social media, streaming, and browsing. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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