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vivo S17 Pro (12GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£390RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP

vivo S17 Pro (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 76% of smartphones
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

25%

7.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.9

Camera

15%

8.4

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

6.6

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

â–²Better than 77% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £390

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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo S17 Pro (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

25%

7.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.9

Camera

15%

8.4

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

6.6

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
vivo S17 Pro (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

7.9
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 8200
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 8200
â–² Better than 74% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor which is faster than processors in 74.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Internal storage
512 GB
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.1 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.1 GHz
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.1 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 79.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 58.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 77.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.78 inches
Screen size
6.78 inches
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1260x 2800 px
Screen resolution
1260x 2800 px
â–² Better than 84% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1260x2800 px which is higher than that of 83.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
453 ppi
Pixel density
453 ppi
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 453 ppi which is higher than that of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,600 mAh
Battery capacity
4,600 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,600 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 76.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 1.2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
80 W
Charging speed
80 W
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 80 W which is faster than in 78.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 7.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
aptX Lossless
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
164.2 mm
Height
164.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164.2 mm which is taller than 59.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Width
74.4 mm
Width
74.4 mm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.4 mm which is narrower than 78.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.5 mm
Thickness
7.5 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.5 mm which is thinner than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Weight
188 g
Weight
188 g
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 188 g which is lighter than 70.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.8% of smartphones.
Device volume
84,952 cm³
Device volume
84,952 cm³
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 84,952 cm³ which is smaller than 83.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
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vivo S17 Pro (12GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 29.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.1 GHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    8000000:1
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (8000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    8,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 7.2% better value for money
    vivo S17 Pro (12GB + 512GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.87 vs 7.3).
    7.87 vs 7.34
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 29.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.1 GHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 4x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    4,096 KB
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (4096 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    4,096 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2.33x faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    6,400 MHz
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (6400 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    6,400 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 3.1 GHz & 3 x 3 GHz & 4 x 2 GHz
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.1 GHz & 3x3 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.1 GHz & 3x3 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2.09x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    6,520
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (6,520 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    6,520 vs 3,115
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    51.2 GB/s
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 60.9% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    4,076
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (4,076 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    4,076 vs 2,533
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 8200
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 8200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 8,200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 10.7% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,043
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,043 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,043 vs 942
  • 50% more shader units
    N. of shading units
    384
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (384 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    384 vs 256
  • 4.4% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    11,261
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (11,261 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    11,261 vs 10,783
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    50 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    8000000:1
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (8000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    8,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1260 x 2800 px
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 14.7% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    453 ppi
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (453 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    453 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    300 Hz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 300 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,300 nits
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1300 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    aptX Lossless
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 0.8 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.5 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.6 mm narrower
    Width
    74.4 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 4.2% lighter
    Weight
    188 g
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (188 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    188 g vs 196.2 g
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • 8% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,600 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4600 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • 5.44x less popular
    vivo S17 Pro (12GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 50% more expensive
    vivo S17 Pro (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£390 vs £260).
    £390 vs £260
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 13
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.88 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 8% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,600 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4600 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    June 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 0.6 mm taller
    Height
    164.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (164.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    164.2 mm vs 163.6 mm

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andro4all.com
31/05/2023
Summary of the review
Vivo S17 and S17 Pro are official: ultra-fast charging and best-in-class selfie cameras
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What we like about vivo S17 Pro (12GB + 512GB)

  • Excellent portrait and selfie camera performance, even in low light, with a useful front and rear ring-LED flash for content creators like beauty bloggers or vloggers.
  • Sleek, thin, and light design with an attractive glass back that is comfortable to hold.
  • Vibrant, high-quality 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, good brightness, and sharp resolution.
  • Strong and smooth performance for multitasking and gaming thanks to the Dimensity 8200 processor and ample RAM options (8GB/12GB).
  • Reliable all-day battery life for moderate-to-heavy use and 80W fast charging capability, which quickly recharges the device.
  • Clean, fluid, and user-friendly software (Origin OS on Android 13) with useful customization options.
  • Good range of connectivity features including 5G support and NFC.

What we don't like about vivo S17 Pro (12GB + 512GB)

  • The battery capacity of 4600mAh is considered somewhat low by some users who expected more (e.g., ~5300mAh).
  • The phone uses a single speaker and a basic rotor motor for vibration, which is considered a drawback for a phone in its price range.
  • The ultra-wide camera (8MP) is described as mediocre and underwhelming in low-light conditions.
  • Some users reported the device can heat up significantly, especially after a major OS update (Origin OS 4) and during extended photo/video shooting with the Aura light on.
  • The in-screen fingerprint reader has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it disappointing or slow.
  • Lack of features such as wireless charging and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Verdict

The Vivo S17 Pro (12GB + 512GB) is a powerful mid-to-high range 5G smartphone running Android 13 with OriginOS 3, featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor and UFS 3.1 storage. Its main pros include a vibrant 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K (1260 x 2800) resolution, a versatile triple-camera system on the rear (50MP main with OIS, 12MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, 8MP ultrawide) with a unique rear ring-LED flash, and a high-resolution 50MP selfie camera with dual-LED flash. The device supports fast 80W wired charging, which can replenish 70% of its 4600 mAh battery in just 30 minutes, all within a sleek and attractive 7.5mm thin design. Potential cons include the absence of a 3.5mm audio jack, no expandable storage via microSD card slot, and no official IP rating for water or dust resistance.

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