UAE Price
AED 2,250
India Price
₹27,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo S17t 256GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 8050 (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4600 mAh battery. At AED 2,250 in the UAE and ₹27,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo S17t 256GB excels with its 80W wired charging, reaching 70% in 30 minutes, and its 120Hz AMOLED display with 1300 nits peak brightness, delivering vivid HDR10+ content even outdoors. The 50MP main sensor with f/2.0 aperture captures detailed daylight shots, while the 4600mAh battery supports all-day use. It targets young professionals in hot climates who need rapid charging and bright screens for outdoor use, and prioritize sleek design (186g) with NFC for contactless payments. Its weakness is thermals: the Dimensity 8050 throttles under sustained 5G gaming, causing frame drops after 15 minutes. In UAE at AED 2250, it’s competitive because it outpaces rivals like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ in charging speed and screen quality. In India at ₹27999, it’s overpriced—competing against the Poco F5’s 120W charging and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 for similar cost, making the S17t’s throttling and weaker chipset a poor trade-off.
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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 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 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 |
| 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 | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Pink |
| Price | About 400 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, May 31 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, June 08 |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8050 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the S17t.
It may still be a solid budget-friendly option if you prioritize design and camera quality over cutting-edge performance. However, software updates and app compatibility could become limited by then, so consider your long-term needs carefully.
The vivo S17t 256GB is priced at AED 2250 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo S17t 256GB is priced at ₹27999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The vivo S17t 256GB delivers vibrant and detailed photos in daylight, with strong portrait mode performance thanks to its dedicated depth sensor. Low-light shots are reasonably clear, though some noise appears at higher ISO settings.
The vivo S17t 256GB 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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