Chinese smartphone brand vivo launched the vivo Y17 in the first half of 2019. The handset debuted with Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The device was updated to Android 10-based Funtouch OS 10. Now, it has started receiving Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update as well.

The vivo Y17 is not the first vivo budget smartphone from H1 2019 to get the Android 11 update. In early March, the company began to roll out this update to another such device called vivo Y12, which debuted at around the same time.

Anyway, according to a report by PiunikaWeb, the vivo Y17 Funtouch OS 11 update is currently in greyscale testing. This means the update is only available for a select few users.

For those unaware, vivo grayscale testing is similar to Xiaomi MIUI Stable Beta. This type of builds are released for a few set of users for testing purpose before a wider rollout. If these users don’t face any major issues, the build is gradually seeded out to more users.

Anyway, all vivo Y17 users should receive the Android 11 update in the coming weeks. Lastly, it is worth noting that Funtouch OS 11 is the last major update for this handset since vivo is known for providing only two Android updates for most of its phones.

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Vivo launched the Vivo Y19 in Thailand last week and the smartphone is on its way to India next. A fresh report on 91mobiles reveals that Vivo’s plans to discontinue the Y17 to make way for the Vivo Y19 in the country. The speculated pricing of the phone has also surfaced.

The Vivo Y19 is said to be rebranded Vivo U3 smartphone that had gone official in China last month. While the Vivo U3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, the Y19 features a MediaTek Helio P65 processor under the hood. According to the publication, the Vivo Y19 will sport a price tag under Rs. 20,000 (~$282) at launch. 

The Vivo Y17 is currently selling in India for Rs. 14,000 (~$197). It features a 6.35-inch IPS LCD HD+ display, Helio P35 chipset 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, 20-megapixel selfie camera, 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, Android 9 Pie OS and rear-mounted fingerprint reader and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W dual-engine fast charging.

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Vivo Y19 Specifications and Features

The Y19 flaunts a 6.53-inch full-HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, screen-to-body-ratio of 90.3% and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 chipset with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The smartphone features a triple-camera setup at the rear. The primary camera uses a 16-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/1.78. It is paired with an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with an aperture rating of f/2.2 and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The front camera uses a 16-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/2.0. AI enhancements include beauty mode and portrait mode. Powering the Vivo Y19 is a massive 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging via MicroUSB. The smartphone also supports reverse charging up to 5W. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based FunTouch OS 9.2. The Y19 has a rear panel-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock. The smartphone is available in two color options, namely Morning Dew White and Black.

A new Vivo phone with model number V1934A was spotted on the database China Telecom. The listing revealed that the phone has identical specs as the Vivo Y19. However, the device will be debuting soon in China with a different moniker of Vivo Y5s.

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The china-based smartphone maker has been focusing on its market reach and has managed to grow its business significantly in the past couple of years. Now, further expanding its market reach, the company is starting operations in UAE.

Vivo has already launched its budget smartphone Vivo Y15 in the UAE and is all set to launch another Y-series smartphone — Vivo Y17 later this week. We’ll know its pricing and availability details once the device goes official in UAE.

Coming to the specifications, the Vivo Y17 features a 6.35-inch LCD HD+ panel having an aspect ratio of 19.3:9 for broader viewing experience. The waterdrop notch display comes with a screen-to-body ratio of 89% facilitating the immersive gaming experience.

The device is powered by octa-core Helio P35 processor built on the TSMC 12nm FinFET process with the maximum core frequency of 2.3GHz. The device is coupled with 4GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.

In the camera department, it has a triple camera setup with a 12MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth camera. The device is able to capture beautiful photos with the least amount of effort. On the front, there’s a 20 MP sensor with AI Face beauty to enhance the quality of selfies.

The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie atop Vivo’s Funtouch OS 9. The device comes with the Ultra Game Mode to facilitate gamers by enhancing the performance. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery which comes with 18W Dual Engine fast charging technology.

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In April, Vivo India had launched the Vivo Y17 mid-range smartphone and in March, the Vivo X27 lineup was made official in China. Fresh information reveals that the company could be now gearing up to launch new X and Y series of smartphones since it has registered X30 and Y19 monikers with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Last year, Vivo had launched in the Vivo X21 smartphone in March and it was succeeded by Vivo X23 in September. The successor of X23 was expected to debut as Vivo X25. However, the company decided to skip it and launch its next X-series phone as Vivo X27. Probably, the company may launch its next X-series smartphone in September.

It remains to be seen whether the company will be skipping X28 and X29 monikers to launch it as Vivo X30. There is no information available on the specifications of the Vivo X30. The Vivo X27 series include X27 and X27 Pro phones. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may announce Vivo X30 Pro alongside the X30 model.

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The Vivo Y19 name that has been trademarked with WIPO sounds like a successor for the Vivo Y17 that was unveiled in India recently. In the past few months, Vivo has launched Y-series smartphones like Y12, Y15 and Y17 with similar specs with slight differences in their specs. Hence, the upcoming Y19 phone may borrow many of its specs from the Y17 phone.

The Vivo Y17 comes with a 6.35-inch display with waterdrop notch. It carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels. The MediaTek Helio P35 chipset powers the Vivo Y17 phone with 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a big internal storage of 128 GB. There is a dedicated storage slot onboard for adding a microSD card.

The Vivo Y17 is one of the cheapest phones in India to feature a triple camera setup. It includes a 13-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is fitted with a front-facing camera of the 20-megapixel. The handset is loaded with FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 Pie OS. It is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It is currently selling with a price tag of Rs. 15,990 (~$228). At launch, it was priced at Rs. 17,990 (~$257). The upcoming Vivo Y19 may land in India with a price tag of Rs. 17,990.

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Vivo has recently launched the Vivo Y17 smartphone in India. Recent reports have revealed that the Vivo Y15 is an upcoming Y-series from the company. Fresh information that has surfaced today reveals that the Chinese firm will be also announcing another Y-family phone called Vivo Y12 in the near future. It is expected to arrive in India with a price tag of Rs. 12,000 (~$170).

Vivo Y12 and Y15 Launch Nearing

According to 91mobiles, the Vivo Y12 phone may go official with the Vivo Y15 phone later this month. The Y15 is expected to carry a price tag of Rs. 14,990 (~$213). The Y12 will be a cheaper device with Rs. 12,000 (~$170) price tag. At present, there is no information on the specifications of the Vivo Y12 phone.

Like the Vivo Y17 smartphone, the Vivo Y15 is expected to arrive with a triple camera setup on its rear. This means that the Vivo Y15 will be one of the few phones under Rs. 15,000 (~$214) in India to arrive with triple rear cameras. The upcoming Vivo Y12 and Y15 are expected to be made available for purchase through offline channels.

Vivo Y91 New Version

In January, Vivo India had launched the Vivo Y91 smartphone with Helio P22 SoC and 2 GB of RAM. It had arrived with a price tag of Rs. 10,990 (~$157). With subsequent discounts, its price was reduced to Rs. 8,990 (~$128). The Chinese firm has recently launched a new version of Vivo 91. It comes with Snapdragon 439 SoC that is coupled with 3 GB of RAM. It carries a price tag of Rs. 9,990 (~$142).

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The Vivo Y91 comes with a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display panel. The waterdrop-style notched screen offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The rear shell of the phone features a dual camera setup with f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel primary sensor and a secondary depth sensor of 2-megapixel. For capturing selfie snaps, the Vivo Y91 features an 8-megapixel front camera. The handset houses a 4,030mAh battery. The rear shell of the phone features a fingerprint reader.

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Vivo has recently launched the Vivo Y17 smartphone in India. Before it was announced, the smartphone was rumored to debut as Vivo Y5. Leaked information that surfaced in March had claimed that the Vivo India will soon releasing a smartphone named as Vivo Y3. Fresh information shared by 91mobiles states that the Chinese firm is gearing up to launch a new phone called Vivo Y15. Probably, it could be the same smartphone that was previously rumored to launch as Vivo Y3. It is speculated that the Vivo Y15 will arrive as a lower edition of the Vivo Y17 phone.

The Vivo Y15 specifications are currently under the wraps. However, the smartphone is expected to arrive with triple rear-mounted cameras. The Vivo Y17 carries a price tag of Rs. 17,990 (~$257) in India. It is speculated the upcoming Y15 phone will be priced between Rs. 10,000 (~$142) and Rs. 15,000 (~$214).

Vivo Y17 Specifications

The Vivo Y17 has a 6.35-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop-style notch. It carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels and 19.3:9. The mid-range Helio P35 SoC is present under the hood of the phone. It is assisted by 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a big internal storage of 128 GB. There is a dedicated slot for microSD card on the device.

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he Vivo Y17 comes preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with FunTouch OS 9 UI. The triple camera setup of the phone includes a 13-megapixel main sensor with PDAF and f/2.2 aperture, an 8-mgeapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. It is fitted with a front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone includes a big battery of 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through microUSB 2.0. Mineral Blue and Mystic Purple are the two color editions of the smartphone.

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Vivo launches its new triple camera bearing smartphone – Vivo Y17 in India for INR 17990 (~$260). It is another addition to the affordable Vivo Y series featuring mid-level specs. The Phone debuts with a massive 5000 mAh battery supporting 18W Dual Engine fast charging capabilities.

Vivo Y17 Specification & Pricing details

Vivo Y17 features a 6.35-inch LCD HD+ panel having an aspect ratio of 19.3:9 for broader viewing experience. The waterdrop notch display comes with a screen-to-body ratio of 89% facilitating the immersive gaming experience. It is powered by octa-core Helio P35 processor built on the TSMC 12nm FinFET process with the maximum core frequency of 2.3GHz. The device is coupled with 4GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.

Vivo Y17 features a triple camera setup with a 12MP primary sensor, 8MP wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth camera. The device is able to capture beautiful photos with the least amount of effort. The AI Super Wide-Angle Camera helps to capture 120 degrees wide photos. On the front, there’s a 20 MP sensor with AI Face beauty to enhance the quality of selfies.

It runs on Android 9.0 Pie atop Vivo’s Funtouch OS 9. The device comes with the Ultra Game Mode to facilitate gamers by enhancing the performance. Other features include a rear fingerprint sensor, Dual SIM support, and rear flash. In connectivity, Vivo added 2.4G+5G Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB 2.0, GPS, FM and 4G LTE. It measures 159.43 × 76.77 × 8.92mm and weighs 190.5g.

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Vivo Y17 is now available for purchase in India from multiple offline stores. Only 4GB RAM+128GB internal storage is available for the price of INR 17990 which roughly translates to $290. Users can choose between two colour options – Mineral Blue and Mystic Purple. Meanwhile, users will get Earphones, USB cable, Power Adapter, SIM Ejector, Protective Case and Protective film as in-box accessories.

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The Vivo Y17 is a mid-range phone with a massive battery expected to launch soon. Earlier today, some of its key specs leaked alongside a poster. It has now been followed by a complete leak of its specs as well as an image of its retail box.

The phone’s selling point might be its 5000mAh battery but it has more than that to offer. The Vivo Y17 has a 6.35-inch 1544 x 720 display with a waterdrop notch for a 20MP selfie camera.

The Vivo Y17 will be powered by an octa-core processor said to be the Helio P35. There is 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is no mention of a MicroSD card slot but there is OTG support.

It also has triple cameras on its back – a 13MP primary camera paired with an 8MP wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The cameras are arranged vertically and share the same housing. There is also a fingerprint scanner on the back.

Vivo will launch the phone with Funtouch OS 9 which is based on Android 9 Pie. The Y17 has support for dual SIM and 4G LTE bands 1, 3, 5, 8, and 40. It measures 159.43 x 76.77 x 8.92 mm and weighs 190.5 grams.

The retail box is white and has a picture of the phone in front. The battery capacity, RAM, and storage are also indicated on the retail box.

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There is no info on its launch date and its retail price. However, it is expected to be available in India and Indonesia.

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A leaked poster of the upcoming Vivo Y17 smartphone had appeared yesterday to reveal that the phone will be equipped with Ai powered triple rear cameras, fast charging and waterdrop-style notched display. Another poster of the phone that has emerged today to confirm some other features of the phone. Also, another leak has revealed that apart from India, the Vivo Y17 will be also releasing in Indonesia by the end of this month.

The new poster states the five major features of the Vivo Y17. Apart from three rear-mounted cameras and dual-engine fast charging support, the Y17 will be equipped with a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel and its SoC will be supported by 4 GB of RAM.

The handset will arrive with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. Even though the company is touting fast charging as one of the main features of the Vivo Y17, there is no confirmation on whether it is equipped with a USB-C or a microUSB port. The Y17 sports a gradient colored rear panel. However, it cannot be determined from the leaked posters whether it features a glossy polycarbonate body or a glass rear.

The triple cameras on the rear is assisted by an LED flash. The rear shell also features a fingerprint reader. The smartphone offers a high screen-to-body ratio as its display is surrounded by super-slim bezels and a slightly thick chin. The smartphone is expected to go official by the end of this month in India with a price tag of Rs. 16,990 (~$248).

The poster that is shown above reveals that the Vivo Y17 will be also releasing in Indonesia. The Chinese firm will carry out pre-orders for the smartphone between April 18 and April 30. The company will be providing a free Bluetooth headset for customers who pre-order it.

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The Vivo Y17 seems to be the V1901A/T smartphone that was approved by TENAA in the recent past. In China, the smartphone may arrive with slightly different specs. The TENAA certification has revealed that the smartphone will be arriving with a 6.35-inch display, a 2.3GHz octa-core processor, 64 GB / 128 GB of native storage, Android 9 Pie OS, 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple cameras, 16-megapixel front camera and 5,000mAh battery. The Geekbench appearance of the phone had revealed that it will be powered by Helio P35 chipset.

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Recent reports had revealed that Vivo is planning to introduce a smartphone named Vivo V5 in India. However, a fresh report by 91mobiles that claims to have received information from retail chain sources has revealed that the Vivo Y5 will be launching as Vivo Y17 in the country. The publication has also shared a leaked poster of the phone to confirm its appearance.

The below poster reveals that the Vivo Y17 will be arriving in gradient blue color. However, it is difficult to determine from the image whether the phone is equipped with a glossy plastic or glass rear. The back panel features a vertically arranged triple camera setup followed by an LED flash. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the rear shell of the device.

The front side of the Vivo Y17 is mainly occupied with waterdrop-style notched display with slim bezels around it. The major selling points of the Y17 phone are AI triple rear cameras and fast charging. There is no confirmation on whether the phone is equipped with a USB-C port. The report has also claimed that its sources have revealed that the Vivo Y17 will be priced at Rs. 16,990. By this, the phone will be available as one of the cheapest triple rear camera phones in the country.

Previous reports have revealed that the same phone will be also releasing in China. The Vivo V1901A/T smartphone that was recently certified by TENAA telecom agency seems to be Vivo Y17. However, there is no confirmation on whether the smartphone will be launching with the same moniker in China.

Vivo Y17 Specifications (Rumored)

According to the TENAA listing of the phone, the Vivo V1901A/T smartphone will be housing a 6.35-inch display and it will be fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.3 GHz. Its Geekbench listing had revealed that the phone will be powered by Helio P35 SoC and 4 GB of RAM.

The Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device along with FunTouch OS UI. It will be available in China in 64 GB and 128 GB storage.  Its triple camera setup will include 13-megapixel sensor along with an 8-megapixel secondary sensor and a 2-megapixel third lens. For shooting selfies, it will be featuring a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. It will be packed with a gargantuan battery of 5,000mAh capacity.

There is no fresh information on the release date of the smartphone. A previous report had claimed that the phone will be unveiled in mid-April in India. Since it is already mid-April now, the launch of the phone could be around the corner.

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