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AED 400
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo Y17s 128GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 400 in the UAE and ₹9,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo Y17s 128GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering multi-day use on a single charge and 700-nit peak brightness making outdoor visibility strong, even under UAE sun. The 15W wired charging, while slow, is complemented by reverse wired charging—useful for emergency phone boosts. It targets budget buyers needing reliable daily use: students in India commuting long hours or UAE laborers needing a durable phone with long battery life. Its weakness is the 720p IPS LCD screen—269 ppi density causes noticeable pixelation when viewing HD content or scrolling text. In UAE at AED 400, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 450 offers 5000mAh and 700-nit brightness. In India at ₹9999, it’s overpriced; rivals like the Redmi 12 offer 90Hz displays and 50MP cameras for the same cost. Skip if screen clarity matters.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired Reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.44 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 700 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Glitter Purple, Forest Green |
| Announced | 2023, September 18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 02 |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Y17s.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a budget-friendly phone for basic tasks and don't require the latest software updates. Its 128GB storage and reliable performance make it a practical choice for light users in emerging markets.
The vivo Y17s 128GB is priced at AED 400 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The vivo Y17s 128GB is priced at ₹9999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized retail stores nationwide.
The vivo Y17s 128GB delivers decent daytime photos with good color accuracy and detail for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results in dim conditions.
The vivo Y17s 128GB offers all-day battery life with moderate usage, including social media, calls, and browsing. It easily lasts through a full day without needing a recharge.
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