Vivo V17 to be launched in India next month: Report
Vivo V17, the global version of the Vivo S1 Pro, which went official in Russia today, is likely to be launched in India in December, according to 91Mobiles. Citing a company source familiar with the matter, the publication also claimed that the handset will be priced around Rs. 22,000 in the country. Here's our roundup.
Vivo V17: At a glance
As far as its specifications are concerned, Vivo V17 comes with a familiar waterdrop notched design featuring an ultra-slim bottom bezel. On the rear, the gradient finished panel houses diamond-shaped quad camera module and an LED flash. The phone offers a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with a full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and an under-display fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking.
Vivo V17 offers 48MP quad rear cameras
On the imaging front, the Vivo V17 houses a 48MP (f/1.8) main sensor, 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP (f/2.4) dedicated macro camera, and another 2MP (f/2.4) sensor to capture depth details. For the selfie lovers, the phone offers a 32MP (f/2.0) front-facing snapper. Also, both the front as well as rear cameras are capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps.
Here's a look at the internals
The Vivo V17 is powered by Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. Under the hood, the phone runs Android Pie-based FunTouch OS 9.2 and packs a solid 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast-charging technology. Plus, it offers all latest connectivity options including dual-SIMs (Nano), dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C port, and 3.5mm headphone jack.
And, what about pricing and availability?
Going by the latest leak, the Vivo V17 will go official in India sometime in the first or second week of December. As for the pocket pinch, it will reportedly be priced at around Rs. 22,000. Once launched, it will take on the likes of rivals such as Redmi K20, Realme X2 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy A50s.
