In early January, vivo shared the Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update timeline for India. According to the schedule, the company is supposed to release the update for vivo V17 by the end of March. Keeping up with the promise, the firm has begun the update rollout for this smartphone.

As per a report by PiunikaWeb, vivo has started seeding out Android 11 (Funtouch OS 11) update for vivo V17 in India. The update for this smartphone comes with build number vivo rev 8.75.6 and weighs a whopping 3.43GB in size.

Hence, users of this handset are advised to download the update via WiFi. If they don’t have a broadband connection, they can opt for adding additional data to their existing plan as it does not cost much in India.

That said, this software build is currently only available for a select few users. The type of build which has been released now is similar to that of Xiaomi’s MIUI Stable Beta. 

That means vivo is testing this build publicly among select users before rolling it to everyone. If these early adopters don’t come across any major issue, the same build will be released for all in the coming days. Else, a new build will be rolled out and it will go through the same process.

The vivo V17 launched with Android 9.0 Pie (Funtouch OS 9) in early 2019. The handset was updated to Android 10 (Funtouch OS 10) last year. Hence, the latest Android 11 (Functouch OS 11) update could be the last major software update for this phone.

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Vivo launched the Vivo V17 in India earlier this month. The device is a mid-range offering that went on sale today on Flipkart, Amazon India, and other offline retail stores. The Vivo V17 that went official in India is different from the phone with the same name that was released in Russia. The Vivo V17 for India has a punch-hole display and a rectangular camera module housing four cameras. It is also equipped with a big-sized battery that supports fast charging. Indian customers are currently entitled to an array of launch offers.

Vivo V17 Specifications and Features

The Vivo V17 sports a 6.44-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with a punch-hole camera towards the top right corner. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 675 AIE SoC and it comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory, which is further expandable via a microSD card.

In terms of optics, the Vivo V17 features an L-shaped quad-camera setup comprising of a 48-megapixel primary camera with an aperture rating of f/1.8, along with an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel bokeh lens. The smartphone also sports a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Camera aids include super night mode, portrait light effects, HDR, ultra-stable video and more.

The Vivo V17 draws power from a 4,500mAh battery with fast charging. It runs on Android 9.0-based FunTouch OS 9.2. Connectivity options include dual-SIM 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, USB Type-C, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone features an in-display fingerprint scanner in terms of security.

Vivo V17 Price, Launch Offers and Availability

The Vivo V17 is priced at Rs. 22,990 (~$324). The company is offering a bundle offer, pairing the Vivo EX710 earbuds worth Rs. 1,999 (~$28) with the Vivo V17. The smartphone is available in three color options including Glacier Ice and Midnight Ocean. As per launch offers, ICICI, HDFC, and Axis Bank Credit cardholders are entitled to 5 percent cashback which is valid till Dec. 31. Customers can also avail no-cost EMI for a maximum tenure of 12-months. Additionally, Jio customers can avail additional benefits worth Rs. 12,000 (~$170) along with online and offline purchases of the Vivo V17.

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Vivo V17 is the latest V-series phone to debut in India after the Vivo V17 Pro that had gone official in October. Priced at Rs. 22,990, the Vivo V17 smartphone comes with some exciting features like punch-hole display, quad rear cameras and a large-sized battery with fast charging support. Last month, the Vivo had launched the Vivo V17 smartphone in Russia. The Indian edition differs from the Russia model in terms of design and specs.

Vivo V17 Specifications and Features

The Vivo V17 measures 159.03 x 74.17 x 8.54mm and weighs 176 grams. Unlike the Vivo V17 Pro that features a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera setup, the V17 that belongs to the same series has a display that sports a different design. The rear shell of the phone has a glossy finish.

The Vivo V17 has a 6.44-inch punch-hole display which is dubbed as iView Display by the Chinese firm. The E3 Super AMOLED display offers 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution, a tall aspect ratio of 20:9 and carries support for DCI-P3 color gamut. The smartphone delivers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.38 percent. The display can effectively filter out 42 percent of blue light. The marvelous display of the Vivo V17 is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Snapdragon 675 mobile platform that fuels the Vivo V17 Pro is also the driving force of the Vivo V17. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The native storage available on the device is 128 GB. The Vivo V17 has a microSD card slot for more storage. The Android 9 Pie OS that is skinned with the latest FunTouch OS 9.2 UI runs on the V17.

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The Vivo V17 has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel with f/2.45 aperture. On its back is a rectangular camera module that includes four cameras and an LED flash. It has a primary lens of 48-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture, a 120-degree 8-megapixel lens, a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture and 4cm focal length support and a 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Vivo has included support for Super Night Mode for the front-facing as well as rear-mounted cameras. The front camera of the Vivo V17 supports other features like AR stickers, Pose Master, AI Makeup, AI HDR and more. The rear cameras come with features like Super EIS, super macro, portrait framing, slow-motion video shooting, AR stickers, Pose Master, AI Makeup, AI HDR and more.

The device is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that comes with support for 9V/2A dual-engine fast charging through USB-C. There is support for Multi-Turbo that enhances the overall user experience on the Vivo V17. With Game Center, users of Vivo V17 can take advantage of its gaming arena. For gamers, the Vivo V17 also offer other features like Ultra Game Mode, Voice Changer and Off-Screen Autoplay. The connectivity features available on the Vivo V17 include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo V17 Pricing and Availability

The Vivo V17 has landed in India in two colors like Midnight Ocean and Glacier Ice. The phone comes in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage option only and it is priced at Rs. 22,990 (~$323). The sales of the phone will begin on Dec. 17 through Vivo’s online store, popular e-commerce sites and offline stores.  The retail box package of the phone includes Vivo XE710 earphones that is generally priced at Rs. 1,999 (~$28).

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Vivo already debuted Vivo V17 Pro smartphone in September this year and the device has already got price cuts in some markets. Now, the company is gearing up to launch the standard model of the lineup, Vivo V17 in India.

We recently reported that the company could launch Vivo V17 smartphone in the Indian market on 9th December. Well, the company has sent out media invites for the launch event on 9th December and has today confirmed that the phone going official at the event is indeed Vivo V17.

The smartphone has already gone official in Russia recently but the Indian variant of the device will come with a different design. While the Russian variant has a waterdrop display, the Indian variant will reportedly come with a punch-hole display.

As for the cameras, the device will come with a diamond-shaped quad-camera setup on the back which will feature Samsung GM1 48-megapixel primary lens, along with an 8-megapixel secondary sensor and two 2-megapixel camera sensors.

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On the front side, inside the punch-hole display, the device will come equipped with a 32-megapixel snapper and as per the reports, the phone will offer Super Night Scene not only for its rear cameras, but also its front camera.

The other expected features of the Vivo V17 include 6.38-inch S-AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 665 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It will come loaded with FunTouch OS 9.2 UI based Android 9 Pie OS.

The Vivo V17 is expected to cost around ₹22,000 (~$306) in India. In Russia, the phone is available in color variants like the Cloud Blue and Fog Blue and expect similar offering in the Indian market as well.

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Vivo V17 is set to debut in India on Dec. 9. Previous reports had claimed that it could be the same Vivo V17 phone that was made official in Russia in November. However, a recent report had revealed that it will be sporting a different front and rear design. 91mobiles has shared a leaked hands-on video of the Vivo V17 phone that will be coming to India to reveal its design in real.

The rear appearance of the Vivo V17 for India can be seen few seconds into the video. There is a rectangular camera module at the upper-left corner of its back. It includes four cameras arranged in a L-shaped design along with an LED flash. The Vivo V17 that had debuted in Russia last month featured a diamond-shaped camera module for its 48-megapixel quad cameras.

The Vivo V17 for India has a punch-hole placed for the front camera at the top-right corner of its display. In comparison, the Vivo V17 for Russia features a waterdrop notch. The smartphone is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Vivo V17 Specifications (Rumored)

Rumors have that the Vivo V17 for India will be featuring a 6.44-inch S-AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution. The marvelous display of the phone will be advertised as “iView Display” by Vivo. A 32-megapixel camera could be present on the front for shooting selfies. The quad camera system on its back may feature a 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel portrait lens along with an LED flash.

The Snapdragon 675 mobile platform will be present under the hood of the Vivo V17 phone. The device may come with 8 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the V17 could be 128 GB of native storage. It may come with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. The FunTouch OS 9 flavored Android 9 Pie will come preinstalled on the device.

The Vivo V17 is expected to land in India with a price tag of around Rs. 20,000. The Chinese manufacturer may sell the phone in offline and online markets across the country. Midnight Ocean and Glacier could be the two color editions of the Vivo V17.

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The Vivo V17 Pro already launched back in September and has even received price cuts in some markets. Vivo announced a non-pro model in Russia last month and is set to announce it in India on December 9. However, a new leak has confirmed that the Vivo V17 launching in India will have a different design from the Russian variant.

We already knew the Indian version will look different, at least with respect to the front, thanks to a launch poster that was released last week. Now photos of the device have leaked and they show the phone will not only look different on the front but also on the rear.

The source of the leak is 91Mobiles and it is a promotional image showing the device in the color variants it will be available in. The phone sports a punch-hole display, with the hole positioned at the top right corner. It has been reported that the display will be called iView display and it will measure 6.44-inches in size with an FHD+ (1080 x 2340) resolution.

On the back, the Vivo V17 for India ditches the diamond-shape camera housing for one similar to that of the Smartisan Nut Pro 3. However, the fourth sensor is placed at the bottom instead of at the top. The LED flash also has a different design. This camera design will be pretty popular next year. Leaks have even revealed that Samsung’s S11 series, as well as the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71, will adopt the same rear camera design with the differences boiling down to the number of cameras and the position of the sensors.

The source has also revealed that the Vivo V17 for India will have a 48MP f/1.8 primary rear camera, an 8MP f/2.2 secondary camera, and two 2MP sensors. There is no mention of the selfie camera’s specification but it is believed to be a 32MP sensor.

The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 665 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded. There is also an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 4500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charge via a USB Type-C port. When the phone launches next week, it will be available in Glacier Ice and Midnight Ocean and an expected price tag below INR 20,000 (~$279).

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Recent reports have revealed that Vivo is gearing up to launch the Vivo V17 smartphone in India. In terms of the specs and rear design, it will be the very same Vivo V17 phone that had gone official in Russia recently. However, it may sport a different front design. Several Indian publications have revealed invites for a V-series launch event on Dec. 9. It is likely that the Vivo V17 may go official on the said date in India.

The invite for the launch event but claims that the invite confirms on the arrival of a V-series phone with a punch-hole display. As shown in the image below, the display has a punch-hole placed at the top-right corner. The Dec. 9 date is also mentioned in the invite.

The Vivo V17 phone that went official in Russia has a waterdrop notch display. However, a recent report had revealed that the Vivo V17 will be sporting a punch-hole display. Hence, it appears that the V-series phone with punch-hole that will be announced on Dec. 9 could very well be the Vivo V17.

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The Vivo V17 will have a diamond-shaped quad camera module on its back with the Samsung GM1 48-megapixel primary lens. Placed inside the punch-hole of the phone will be a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Vivo V17 is expected to offer Super Night Scene not only for its rear cameras, but also its front camera will be equipped with it. Hence, it will allow the Vivo V17 to capture impressive selfies in low-light conditions.

The other expected features of the Vivo V17 include 6.38-inch S-AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 665 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It will come loaded with FunTouch OS 9.2 UI based Android 9 Pie OS.

As far as pricing is concerned, a recent leak had claimed that the Vivo V17 may cost around Rs. 22,000 (~$306) in India. In Russia, the phone is available in color variants like the Cloud Blue and Fog Blue.

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The Vivo V17 is finally coming to India sometime in December 2019. The Chinese smartphone maker is yet to make a formal announcement regarding a tentative deadline for launch. Vivo unveiled the Vivo S1 Pro in some Southeast Asian markets recently and rebranded it as Vivo V17 in Russia. According to a fresh report on 91mobiles, the Indian variant might feature minor differences compared to its international counterparts. Vivo has reportedly scheduled a product training session for its Indian partners between November 29 and December 8. The V17 is expected to launch shortly thereafter.

While the overall specifications and design could remain the same. The Indian edition of the Vivo V17 is expected to flaunt a punch-hole camera according to sources familiar with Vivo’s designing and marketing strategies. Hence replacing the waterdrop notch present on the global variant. Vivo will likely change the design considering the demand for punch-hole displays in the subcontinent. India being one of the major smartphone markets for Vivo, the company might try to appease its customers by offering a more premium look, akin to the Samsung Galaxy S10.

Vivo V17 Specifications and Features 

Even though the exact specifications of the Indian V17 are currently unknown. The device headed to India is expected to be similar to the recently-unveiled Russian variant in terms of hardware and features. The Russian variant flaunts a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED full-HD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset with 8  GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage that is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.

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The primary attraction of the Vivo V17 is its diamond-shaped quad-camera setup at the rear. The primary camera uses a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor, paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front camera uses a 32-megapixel sensor. The Vivo V17 draws power from a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charge. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie based Funtouch OS 9.2. Security measures include an in-display fingerprint scanner and Face Unlock.

Vivo V17 Price and Availability (Rumored)

According to the publication, the Vivo V17 will launch in India by the second week of December with a price tag of Rs. 22,000 (~$308). The smartphone is available in two shades of blue in Russia, namely Fog Blue and Cloud Blue.

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Three days ago, Vivo V17 went official, but it is nothing new. It is nothing more than a rebranded version of the Vivo S1 Pro announced days before. And just like its twin sibling, it has a lot of competition. Among the latest devices released with very similar specs and a very similar price to the Vivo V17, there are Realme X2 and Huawei Nova 5z. In this comparison, we will explain to you all the main differences between these three phones and what you should go for depending on your most common needs. Note that we are talking about mid-rangers focused on quality-price ratio suitable for average users, not about flagships and neither about entry-level devices.

Vivo V17 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Huawei Nova 5z

Design

Given the goodness of actual midrange smartphones, only a few people really need a flagship, even when it comes to the design. All of these devices are equipped with an elegant glass back, but my favorite one is the Huawei Nova 5z for two reasons. First, it has a punch-hole display: instead of a silly notch, it sports a single hole inside the display which integrates a front camera. Second, it is way more compact than both Realme X2 and Vivo S1 Pro. But unfortunately, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, while Realme X2 and Vivo V17 have an optical in-display fingerprint reader that is more comfortable.

Display

Huawei Nova 5z does not offer a bad image quality, but it has an IPS display and not everyone likes it. Both Vivo S1 Pro and Realme X2 come with a Super AMOLED display, so you may like them a lot more for their more vivid colors. On the Realme X2, you even get the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the front panel.

Specs & Software

The most performing chipset is on board of the Realme X2 and it is the Snapdragon 730G, which means Realme X2 wins the hardware comparison. You can even find this device in a better memory configuration with up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of internal storage and UFS 2.1 storage as well. Unlike Vivo V17 and Huawei Nova 5z, it even sports a dedicated micro SD slot (separated from the dual SIM slot, so that you can use both at the same time). In the second place, we got the Kirin 810 which, despite being made with a better production process (7 nm), does not reach the performance of the Snapdragon 730G. These devices have a customized Android 9 Pie version out of the box with three different user interfaces.

Camera

Realme X2 has the best hardware and it even wins the camera comparison. All feature a quad rear camera, but the Realme X2 is the only with a 64 MP main sensor providing a higher level of detail and better overall quality. When it comes to the front camera, all sport the same 32 MP sensor. Both Vivo V17 and Huawei Nova 5z have a 48 MP quad camera, so you get more or less the same photo quality with marginal differences depending on the software optimization.

Battery

Vivo V17 offers 500 mAh more of battery capacity, that is why it lasts more on a single charge. But Realme X2 charges faster with its 30W VOOC fast charging technology.

Price

Vivo V17 is sold at €290/$319, Realme X2 has a €299/$330 price, and Huawei Nova 5z costs about €227/$250. At the end of the day, Realme X2 looks slightly more convincing due to its better rear camera and higher-end hardware.

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Vivo V17 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Huawei Nova 5z: PROs and CONS

Vivo V17

PROs

• Bigger battery
• Original design
• Great price
• Nice display

CONS

• Inferior SoC

Realme X2

PROs

• Better chipset
• Faster charging
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Better cameras
• Good display

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Nova 5z

PROs

• Punch-hole display
• Good design
• Nice price
• More compact

CONS

• IPS display

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The Vivo V17 smartphone was discreetly made official in Russia over the weekend. 91mobiles has got exclusive confirmation from Vivo that the V17 may launch in India as early as the first or second week of December. The highlights of the device include 48-megapixel quad cameras, Snapdragon 665 and 4,500mAh battery.

According to the publication, Vivo plans to initiate the Vivo V17’s product training in India by Nov. 29, which will continue till Dec. 8. In all probability, the V17 is expected to launch in India by the first or second week of the coming month. It is expected to carry a price tag of Rs. 22,000 (~$306). No official statement has arrived yet.

Vivo V17 Specifications and Features

The Vivo V17 flaunts a 6.38-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The smartphone draws power from Snapdragon 665 SoC with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage, which is further expandable up to 256GB with a microSD card. The device features an in-screen fingerprint scanner for additional security.

In terms of optics, the device features a diamond-shaped quad-camera setup at the rear, comprising of a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 primary sensor with an aperture rating of f/1.8. The device further features an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with an aperture rating of f/2.2, 2-megapixel macro lens with an aperture rating of f/2.4 and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an aperture rating of f/2.4. The selfie camera uses a 32-megapixel sensor that is housed within the waterdrop notch on the display.

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The Vivo V17 draws power from a 4,500 mAh battery with support for fast charging and runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based Funtouch OS 9.2. Connectivity options include dual-SIM 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, Wi-Fi, Micro USB, and OTG. The smartphone measures 159.25 x 75.19 x 8.68 mm and weighs 186.70 grams.

Vivo V17 Price and Availability

In Russia, the Vivo V17 has arrived in two colors such as Cloud Blue and Fog Blue. The device is priced at 22,990 RUB (~$359).

In the past week, Vivo launched the Vivo S1 Pro in Southeast Asia markets. The device was rebranded as the Vivo V17 for Russia. Recent reports further suggest that the Chinese firm plans to sell the same smartphone as Vivo Y9s in China.

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Vivo announced the Vivo S1 Pro in the Philippines earlier this week. The phone is set to launch in other Asian markets like Indonesia and India in the coming days. However, the phone also made it to Russia today but under a different name. The Vivo S1 Pro was launched as the Vivo V17 in Russia with a starting price tag of 22,990 Russian Rubles which roughly comes to around $360.

The Vivo V17 naming isn’t really surprising for the Russian market. If you recall, the Vivo S1 was rebranded as the Vivo V17 Neo in Russia when it launched back in August 2019. So it makes sense why the S1 Pro was launched as the vanilla V17 in the same market this week.

The Vivo V17 shares the exact same features as the S1 Pro. So you get a Snapdragon 665 processor inside with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone comes with a 6.38-inch 1080 x 2340 pixels AMOLED display, which is exactly the same panel as the V17 Neo. Other features include NFC, a large 4500mAh battery and an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The camera is one of the highlights of the Vivo V17, featuring quad-cameras at the back. The setup consists of a 48MP primary camera with an 8MP ultrawide camera, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth shooter. Upfront, you have a massive 32MP sensor for selfies.

Interestingly, if you are pre-ordering the Vivo V17 in Russia before December 5, you will get a Vivo Y11 smartphone for free. There are two colors up for grabs: Cloudy Blue and Blue Fog.

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Update: Vivo S1 Pro is launching in three days in Philippines!

S1 Pro is coming in 3 days to get you going with your style. Are you ready for it? #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/2bzs37Cice

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Vivo V1945A/T showed up on the database of China’s TENAA agency earlier this month. The smartphone is yet to go official and its moniker for China is not known yet. The same phone is reportedly coming to India and Russian markets as Vivo V17. Vivo is also planning to bring the same device to multiple markets like Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and Malaysia.

Vivo Indonesia has revealed plenty of key details on the Vivo S1 Pro smartphone. It has revealed that the upcoming S-series phone will be equipped with a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display that will offer full HD+ resolution. The smartphone promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent. The display of the phone is embedded with a “Screen Touch ID” in-display fingerprint reader.

The Vivo S1 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 665 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device is 128 GB and it comes with an external storage slot that supports up to 256 GB of microSD card. The device is equipped with a massive 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W dual-engine fast charging through USB-C.

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For shooting selfies, the Vivo S1 Pro features a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The backside of the phone has a diamond-shaped camera system that includes a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 primary lens and a 120-degree 8-megapixel superwide lens.

The launch date of the Vivo S1 Pro for Indonesia is currently under the wraps. Glowing Black and Crystal Blue are the two color editions of the smartphone. It appears that Indonesia and other markets in Southeast Asia will be soon receiving the Vivo S1 Pro phone before the end of this month.

As mentioned at the beginning of the post, some markets like China, India and Russia are likely to receive the phone with a different moniker. In China and India, Vivo had launched a different Vivo S1 Pro earlier this year. In Russia, Vivo hasn’t launch any S-series phone yet.

In Russia and India, it is likely to debut as Vivo V17 before the end of this month. Its sales may begin in India by the first week of December. China has recently received the Vivo S5 smartphone. The Vivo V1945A/T phone may debut as a lighter version of the Vivo S5 since they sport similar rear design.

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The upcoming Vivo V17 smartphone has been spotted in a Vietnamese music video, confirming the presence of a rhombic quad-camera setup with an LED flash unit placed vertically below the camera module. The smartphone also has a teardrop notch housing the selfie camera. The Vivo V17 is expected to debut in various markets like Russia, India and Thailand by the end of this month.

The phone that has surfaced in the Vietnamese music video resembles with the spy shots of the Vivo V17 that was recently revealed by a Russian tech blog. The  smartphone seems to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. While the volume rocker and power button are placed on the right edge. The USB Type-C port, microphone port and external speakers are present on the bottom edge. The iridescent glass rear panel houses the quad camera setup, which features a similar design to the upcoming Vivo S5.

The Russian site had revealed that the Vivo V17 will break cover by November end in Russia. Rumors have it that Vivo may launch the V17 in India by the end of this month and make it available for buying in the first week of December It is speculated that Vivo plans to gradually phase out the Vivo V17 Pro after the launch of the V17 in the country. The smartphone has bagged approval from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) which suggests that its India launch could be nearing. 

The Vivo V17 received the necessary certification from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Thailand recently. This points to Vivo’s intentions of launching the smartphone in Thailand soon. Vietnam could be also another market that will be treated with Vivo V17.

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Vivo V17 Specifications and Features (Rumored)

The device with model numbers V1945A/T was recently spotted during TENAA listings. The images of the Vivo V1945A/T are exact match with Vivo V17. According to the listing, the handset flaunts a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The device is powered by a 2GHz undisclosed CPU with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. The smartphone apparently draws power from a 4,390mAh battery with support for fast charge and runs on Android 9.0 Pie. The four cameras on the rear panel use 48-megapixel, an 8-megapixel, and two 2-megapixel sensors. The front camera reportedly uses a 32-megapixel sensor. Connectivity options include USB and Bluetooth. The V1945A/T could be heading to China with a different moniker. 

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Vivo is reportedly working on the launch of Vivo V17 smartphone. India and Russia are some of the markets that are expected to receive the smartphone. The Vivo V17 has also bagged approval from the NBTC certification body of Thailand. These certifications suggest that the smartphone may go official as early as this month.

The Vivo V17 NBTC certification has not revealed any information on its specifications. However, it has confirmed that the Thailand variant of the smartphone has Vivo 1919 model number.

Recently, a Russian tech blog had shared the live shots of the Vivo V17 smartphone. The images had revealed that the phone is equipped with a diamond-shaped camera module on its rear. However, the arrangement of the quad rear cameras is different from the Vivo S5 phone that is debuting tomorrow. In fact, the rear design of the Vivo V17 matches with the Vivo V1945A/T phone that was recently certified by China’s TENAA telecom authority. The exact identity of the Vivo V1945A/T is currently under the wraps.

The live shots of the Vivo V17 also revealed that its frontside is flanked with a waterdrop-style notch display. Probably, it carries support for full HD+ resolution and is equipped with an in-screen fingerpint reader. The right spine of the phone features a volume rocker and a power key. The bottom edge of the Vivo V17 has a microphone, a USB-C port and an external speaker. The Russian tech blog had claimed that the phone could be packed with specs like 48-megapixel quad rear cameras, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal storage and a 4,500mAh battery. The publication had also claimed that the phone could be made official in Russian markets by late November.

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Another report had revealed that Vivo India is gearing up to launch the Vivo V17 by the end of this month and gradually phase out the Vivo V17 Pro phone that was made official in September due to lackluster sales. The Vivo V17 could be available for purchase in India by the first week of December and it could be priced around Rs. 25,000 (~$353).

Vivo V1945A/T Specifications

The Vivo V1945A/T has a full HD+ 6.38-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch and in-screen fingerprint sensor. It is powered by 2.0GHz octa-core processor and has a 4,390mAh minimum rated battery. It may come with support for 18W fast charging. For photography, it features a 32-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad rear cameras. Its RAM variants are 6 GB and 8 GB and its storage models are 128 GB and 256 GB.

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A recent report had revealed that Vivo is planning to launch the Vivo V17 smartphone by the end of this month in India. It is speculated that the company may gradually discontinue the Vivo V17 Pro that has reportedly encountered lackluster sales. A new report on Russian publication Hi-tech Mail has live shots of the upcoming Vivo V17 smartphone.

The front image of the Vivo V17 reveals that it features a display with teardrop notch. The right edge of the phone has a volume rocker and a power key. The bottom side of the phone seems to be decked with a microphone, a USB-C and an external speaker. The display of the phone is integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The iridescent back panel of the Vivo V17 has a diamond-shaped camera module like the upcoming Vivo S5 phone that will be debuting in China on Nov. 11. However, the placement of the camera sensors on the Vivo V17 is slightly different from that of Vivo S5. The rear shell of the Vivo V17 seems to be made out of glass.

The publication has revealed that the Vivo V17 has a 48-megapixel primary camera on its back. There is no confirmation on the processor that powers the device. It seems to be equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The device is expected to come with a 4,500mAh battery.

The Vivo V17 could be heading soon to markets like Russia and India. It is speculated that the Vivo V17 may get in the last week of this month and it will be made available for purchase by the first week of December in India. It is likely to be priced around Rs. 25,000 (~$352).

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Could it be the Vivo V1945A/T phone that was recently certified by China’s TENAA agency yesterday. The handset has a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution support and in-screen fingerprint reader. It has a 4,390mAh minimum capacity battery that supports up to 18W fast charging. The typical capacity of the battery is 4,500mAh.

The V1945A/T smartphone has a front camera of 32-megapixel and a rear-mounted 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The 2.0GHz octa-core processor powers the 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions of the phone. It may arrive in China in 128 GB and 256 GB storage models. TENAA is yet to reveal the image of the Vivo V1945A/T phone.

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Vivo has been steadily increasing its market share in India. As of Q3 2019, its market share in the country is 17 percent. The company seems to be working on a strategy to take over the second spot from Samsung that now holds a market share of 20 percent in India. The Vivo V17 Pro that was introduced in September has reportedly encountered lackluster sales. Fresh information shared by 91mobiles reveals that the company may discontinue the V17 Pro. The publication has also claimed that the Chinese firm will be introducing a cheaper Vivo V17 handset by the end of this month.

The publication has learnt from a company executive whose named has not been disclosed that the Vivo V17 will be debuting in India by the last week of November. The Vivo V17 will be up for purchase in India by the first week of December.

The device is expected to cost around Rs. 25,000 (~$353). However, there are no details on the specs of the phone. It could be featuring a dual selfie camera system and quad rear cameras. As far as V17 Pro is concerned, it will be gradually phased out after the release of Vivo V17.

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Vivo V17 Pro Specifications

The Vivo V17 Pro comes with a 6.59-inch S-AMOLED display with notch-less design. It supports 20:9 aspect ratio and 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution. The display is integrated with an under-display fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 675 chipset powers the phone with 8 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 256 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS coupled with FunTouch OS 9.1 UI runs on the device.

The 4,100mAh present inside the Vivo V17 Pro supports 18W dual-engine fast charging. For shooting selfies, it has a 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) dual selfie pop-up camera system. The back panel of the phone has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad camera setup.

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Earlier this year, Vivo had launched Vivo V15 and Vivo V15 Pro  smartphones in India and some other markets. Recent reports have claimed that the company is gearing up to launch the Vivo V17 series in India. New information reveals that the smartphone will be sporting as many as six cameras. India Today Tech’s exclusive report has carried a leaked image of the two color variants of the smartphones.

The image of the Vivo V17 Pro shows that its rear panel will be coming in a gradient color that appears light blue at the top and light pink at the bottom. The other color variant of the has a dark blue appeal. Both phones are equipped with four rear-mounted camera sensors that are arranged vertically along with an LED flash. The camera module is placed in the top half of the back panel. There is no information on the specifications of the Vivo V17 Pro.

The Vivo V17 Pro lacks a fingerprint scanner. It suggests that it will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor like the Vivo V15 Pro. The front design of the phone is currently under the wraps. However, it is very likely to feature a notch-less AMOLED display with a pop-up camera setup. The module is expected to house two front-facing cameras.

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There is no information on the technical specifications of the Vivo V17 Pro. The Vivo V15 Pro had released in the market with a starting price of Rs. 28,999. Hence, there is a possibility that the successor model could be arriving in the country with a price tag of around Rs. 30,000.

Vivo India is expected to use the same release strategy that it had used for the Vivo V17 series. The company may debut the Vivo V17 Pro handset first and later it may also introduce the Vivo V17 phone. The Vivo V17 Pro may go official as early as in the next month.

The Chinese firm has recently confirmed that it will be launching the Vivo Z1X smartphone in India on Sept. 6. The handset is rumored to arrive as a rebadged version of the Vivo Z5 that had gone official in China in July. The Vivo Z1X is expected to come with a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 712 SoC, triple rear cameras and 4,500mAh battery with fast charging through USB-C. It could be priced higher than the Vivo Z1 Pro.

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Vivo has reportedly discontinued the Vivo V15 and V15 Pro smartphones in India. Fresh information reveals that Vivo India is now working on Vivo V17 series and it may debut before Diwali festival season which will take place in the country in October. A smartphone called Vivo V17 Neo may belong to the Vivo V17 series since it has been found listed on Google Play Console.

Vivo V17

Citing information received from its sources, 91mobiles has reported that the Vivo V17 will one of the first smartphones in India to come with a pop-up selfie camera module with two selfie snappers inside it. Also, it could be equipped with four cameras on its rear. However, the source is not very confident about it. There is no information available on the specifications of the smartphone.

Since Diwali is a popular festival in India, smartphone manufacturers are known for announcing before it. Vivo India too seems to be gearing up to make the most of it by announcing the Vivo V17 ahead of the festival. It is speculated that the company may also an advanced Vivo V17 Pro handset alongside the Vivo V17.

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Vivo V17 Neo

A Google Play listing of a smartphone labelled as Vivo V17 with model number 1907N has been spotted. The moniker suggests that it may belong to the upcoming Vivo V17 series for India. The listing reveals that it is equipped with a waterdrop-style notch display that offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The MediaTek Helio P65 chipset (mentioned as MT6768 on listing) that was introduced on the Vivo S1 will be also powering the Vivo V17 Neo smartphone.

The Vivo V17 Neo boots to Android 9 Pie OS along with FunTouch OS UI. The SoC of the smartphone is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. The listing has no information on the battery capacity and camera configurations. As of this writing, there are no details available on the pricing of the Vivo V17 and V17 Neo smartphones.

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