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vivo Y17
RM 329.00
Price last checked: 27 Apr 2022. Confirm current price before buying.
A 5000 mAh battery is the headline here, paired with 18W fast charging to keep the vivo Y17 running through a full day without much fuss. The Helio P35 chipset and 4GB RAM handle everyday tasks like messaging, browsing and social apps fine, though it's not built for demanding games. Storage comes in 64GB or 128GB, and there's a dedicated microSD slot if you need more room. The 6.35-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 720 x 1544 resolution, which is basic by today's standards but workable for the price.
On the back, you get a triple camera setup: a 13MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots. The 20MP front camera is a stronger point, useful if selfies matter more to you than the rear setup. vivo Y17 price in Malaysia starts from RM329, making it an entry-level pick worth comparing against similarly priced phones with newer chipsets.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Release 2019, May |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM & Storage | 4GB RAM, 64/128GB |
| External Storage | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery Fast battery charging 18W |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 6.35 inches, 99.6 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio) 720 x 1544 pixels (~268 ppi density) |
| Display type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 190.5 g (6.74 oz) |
| Colors | Mineral Blue, Mystic Purple, Peach Pink, Peacock Blue |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Data Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | Triple: 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor |
| Front Camera | 20 MP, f/2.0 - Global 16 MP, f/2.0 - China |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| Sound Jack | Yes Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the vivo Y17 support 5G?
Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps), the vivo Y17 does not support 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the vivo Y17 have?
The vivo Y17 comes with 4GB RAM, 64/128GB.
What's the battery capacity of the vivo Y17?
The vivo Y17 has a Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery<br>Fast battery charging 18W battery.
Is the vivo Y17 still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the vivo Y17 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2019, May).