Choosing a budget-friendly smartphone in Kenya can be daunting. Fortunately, Vivo launched the Y17s in September 2003. Vivo’s Y17s is beautiful, thanks to its sleek design, and offers various features for your daily use. Here is everything about the Vivo Y17s.

Vivo Y17s features summary 

• Network: GSM/HSPA/LTE
• Body:7 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (Dimensions), 186gm (Weight), Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back (Build)
• SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), IP54, dust, and splash-resistant
• Display: IPS LCD, 700 nits (peak)
• Chipset: Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
• Internal Memory: 128 GB, 6 GB RAM
• Memory Card Slot: MicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
• Primary Camera: Dual Setup; 50MP (wide), PDAF, 2MP (depth)
• Primary Camera Features: LED Flash, Panorama
• Primary Camera Video: 1080@30fps
• Selfie Camera: Single Setup; 8MP (wide)
• Selfie Camera Video: 1080p@30fps
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
• Bluetooth:0, A2DP, LE
• Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
• USB: Type-C 2.0, OTG
• Battery: 5000mAh, non-removable, 15W wired (Reverse wired)
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

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Design

The Vivo Y17s has a sleek design and eye-catching colors. This phone will immediately impress you once you unbox it. The Y17s is available in two colors: glitter purple and forest green. The rear panel has an AG finish texture that reduces fingerprints.

Display

With a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display, you will get rich colors and excellent viewing angles. Although this is not the sharpest panel in the market, the large screen will provide a wonderful experience when watching videos.

Performance

Besides the design, performance is an essential thing to consider when buying a smartphone. Nobody wants to buy a phone that takes a long to open or switch between apps. The Vivo Y17s runs on a MediaTek Helio G85 CPU, 6GB RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The combination excels at daily tasks like social networking, surfing, and light gaming.

Camera

The Vivo Y17s has a dual-camera setup at the back with 50MP (wide) and 2MP (depth). The front has an 8Mp selfie camera that captures nice shots in excellent light. The camera app has different configurations you can use to perfect your images. The Y17s has an autofocus ability, meaning you can rely on it to take clear, detailed pictures without manual focus adjustments. With the LED flash on the back, you can capture images with enhanced brightness and detail.

Battery

The battery is one of Vivo’s strong points. The Y17s boasts a 5000mAh battery that will last a day on a single charge. When you run out of charge, the 15W fast charging will get you back up and running quickly.

Conclusion

The Vivo Y17s is an attractive phone, especially if you want to buy a smartphone for the first time. Its price in Kenya favors those on a tight budget. At Payson Mobile Nanyuki, we can help you get the Vivo Y17s at a pocket-friendly price. We offer Lipa Mdogo Mdogo payment plans to ensure you own this phone without paying the entire amount upfront. Call us today for more details.