Vivo recently announced Vivo S17e which officially went on sale on May 20th. The new device is available in three versions and comes in three color options: Quick Sand Gold, Sunny Blue, and Midnight Black. The pricing for each version is as follows:
- 8GB+128GB version: 2,099 yuan (US$ 299)
- 8GB+256GB version: 2,299 yuan (US$ 328)
- 12GB+256GB version: 2,499 yuan (US$ 356)
The Vivo S17e is equipped with a large
6.78-inch Full HD AMOLED display featuring a 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+ support,
and a high brightness level of up to 1300 nits. The display also offers a
smooth and responsive experience with its 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch
sampling rate. Powering the device is the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7200
processor, which can reach speeds of up to 2.8GHz. This processor is built on a
4nm process and is paired with the Mali-G610 MC4 GPU to deliver smooth
performance and efficient multitasking.
The Vivo S17e runs on Android 13 with the
company’s own OriginOS 3 interface. It supports dual SIM cards and incorporates
a dual rear camera system, featuring a 64MP primary camera with optical image
stabilization (OIS) and a 2MP secondary camera with f/2.4 aperture for depth
sensing. The phone also includes an Aura light feature for enhanced
photography. For selfies, the phone offers a 16MP front camera. Security is
ensured through the in-display fingerprint sensor, allowing for convenient
unlocking of the device. Additionally, the phone supports USB Type-C audio and
features stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience, as well as Hi-Res
audio support.
In terms of connectivity, the Vivo S17e is
5G compatible, supporting both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) modes.
It also supports dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ac) for fast wireless internet
connectivity, Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless device pairing, and GPS with L1 and L5
bands for precise location tracking. The phone includes a USB Type-C port and
NFC support. The device is powered by a 4600mAh battery, which can be quickly
charged using the 66W fast charging technology. In terms of dimensions, the
phone measures 164.20×74.90×7.4mm and weighs 178g.