UAE Price
AED 450
India Price
₹11,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo Y17s 256GB 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 450 in the UAE and ₹11,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo Y17s 256GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day endurance and 50MP main camera with PDAF capturing sharp daylight shots, while the 700-nit peak brightness improves outdoor visibility. Its 256GB storage eliminates need for cloud backups, ideal for users storing 10,000+ photos or 50+ HD videos locally. The 15W wired charging is slow but reverse charging lets you power a Bluetooth earbud in emergencies. Weakness: the 720p IPS LCD screen at 269 ppi shows visible pixelation and lacks HDR, making video streaming feel dated. In UAE at AED 450, it’s competitive because no other 256GB phone under AED 500 offers this battery size or 50MP sensor. In India at ₹11999, it’s overpriced — rivals like Redmi 12C offer similar storage and battery with 90Hz display for ₹9999. Skip if you watch videos often or need smooth scrolling.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 with ample storage for basic tasks and light use. However, newer models will likely offer better performance and software support, so consider your long-term needs.
The vivo Y17s 256GB is priced at AED 450 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo Y17s 256GB is priced at ₹11999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The vivo Y17s 256GB delivers decent daytime photos with good color accuracy and detail for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise in dim conditions.
The vivo Y17s 256GB offers all-day battery life with moderate usage, including social media, browsing, and calls. It easily lasts through a full day without needing a recharge.
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