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IIE Digital Desk :Vivo introduced its latest lineup, the Vivo S17 series, in China, featuring the Vivo S17, Vivo S17t, and Vivo S17 Pro. These models join the previously released Vivo S17e, which debuted in March. Notable features of the new handsets include 6.78-inch full-HD AMOLED displays and robust 4,600mAh batteries with support for 80W wired flash charging. Each model is available in a range of three vibrant color options and offers three storage configurations. The standout feature across the series is the inclusion of 50-megapixel front camera sensors, ensuring impressive selfie photography capabilities for each phone.

Vivo S17, VIvo S17t, Vivo S17 Pro specifications, features

The Vivo S17, VIvo S17t, and Vivo S17 Pro models feature 6.78-inch full-HD+ (2800 x 1260 pixels) AMOLED displays with a refresh rate of 120Hz and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The dual nano SIM supported smartphones boot Android 13 with OriginOS 3 on top out-of-the-box.The base Vivo S17 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, while the Vivo S17t is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 chipset. Meanwhile, the Vivo S17 Pro comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC. The chipsets are paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to UFS 3.1 512GB of inbuilt storage.

For optics, the 50-megapixel front cameras of the Vivo S17 series phones are housed in a centre-aligned punch-hole slot at the top of the display. The Vivo S17 and Vivo S17t variants feature a dual rear camera unit including a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens. On the other hand, the triple rear camera unit of the Vivo S17 Pro includes an OIS-supported 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel sensor with a telephoto portrait lens, and an 8-megapixel sensor with a wide-angle lens. The rear camera units on all the handsets are accompanied by a ring light alongside an LED flash panel.

All three phones pack 4,600mAh batteries and come with 80W wired flash charging support. The smartphones come with USB Type-C charging port and audio jack. For security, the handsets are equipped with side-mounted fingerprint sensors and AI face unlock features. The phones also support WiFi 6, GPS, NFC, and Bluetooth v5.2 connectivity.

Weighing 186 grams, the Vivo S17 and the Vivo S17t measure 164.18mm x 74.37mm x 7.46mm in size, whereas the Vivo S17 Pro weighs 188 grams and measures 164.18mm x 74.37mm x 7.46mm.