UAE Price
AED 2,000
India Price
₹37,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo S17 Pro 256GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4600 mAh battery. At AED 2,000 in the UAE and ₹37,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo S17 Pro 256GB excels with its 80W wired charging, delivering 70% in 30 minutes, a 120Hz AMOLED display with 1300 nits peak brightness, and a 50MP main sensor with OIS for stable low-light shots. It targets content creators who shoot daily in variable lighting and need rapid battery recovery without carrying a charger. The 4600mAh battery and 5G bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 ensure reliable connectivity across UAE and India. However, its MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset struggles under prolonged gaming loads, throttling after 15 minutes of intensive use. In UAE at AED 2000, it’s competitive because it outpaces rivals in charging speed and display quality at this price. In India at ₹37999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Poco F5 Pro offer better thermals and similar cameras for ₹34999, making the S17 Pro’s premium feel unjustified here.
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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 12 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom 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 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 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 | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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 | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~452 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Models | V2284A |
| Price | About 410 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, May 31 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, June 08 |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the S17 Pro.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize a strong camera and sleek design over cutting-edge performance, as its software support and build quality remain reliable. However, newer models will likely offer better efficiency and features, so consider your budget and usage needs carefully.
The vivo S17 Pro 256GB is priced at AED 2000 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo S17 Pro 256GB is priced at ₹37999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The vivo S17 Pro 256GB delivers excellent daytime photo quality with vibrant colors and sharp detail, thanks to its high-resolution main sensor. Its night mode and portrait mode are particularly strong, producing well-balanced low-light shots with natural bokeh.
The vivo S17 Pro 256GB offers all-day battery life with moderate to heavy usage, including social media, streaming, and photography. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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