Entry-level · 2019
vivo V17
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A05
A basic entry-level phone with an AMOLED screen — but slow 18W charging shows its age.
Best for
Streaming · reading · social
Strength
AMOLED screen
Watch out
18W charging (slow)
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
What stands out
240 fps slow motion for action clips
Display
6.44″ · Super AMOLED · 1080 × 2400 · 60 Hz · HDR
OLED display
Display
6.44″ · Super AMOLED · 1080 × 2400 · 60 Hz · HDR
OLED display
Performance
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 612
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 612
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
48 MP f/1.8 main · 32 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
Camera
48 MP f/1.8 main · 32 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
48 MP f/1.8
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.2
Macro
2 MP
Front camera
32 MP f/2.5
Main sensor
Sony IMX582 Exmor RS, 1/2.96", 0.6µm
Slow motion
Yes, 240 fps
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video
Battery
4500 mAh · 18 W wired
Battery
4500 mAh · 18 W wired
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
Build & Design
176 g · 8.5 mm
Build & Design
176 g · 8.5 mmHeight
159.0 mm
Width
74.2 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
Weight
176 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone 11
Trades blows
2 wins
3 losses
Sharper screen
Super AMOLED vs IPS LCD panel · 1080 × 2400 vs 828 × 1792 resolution · 6.44″ vs 6.1″ screen
45% larger battery capacity
4,500 mAh vs 3,110 mAh battery
Lower benchmark score
216k vs 816k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
vs
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
45% larger battery capacity
4,500 mAh vs 3,100 mAh battery
Weaker display tech
Super AMOLED vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · Tradeoff: 6.44″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower benchmark score
216k vs 390k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Where to buy
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