IP ratings are usually reserved for upper midrange or flagship devices. vivo, however, aims to break that trend with the vivo Y17s — an entry-level smartphone with an IP54 rating.
An IP54 rating gives the Y17s a level of resistance from dust and water entering its chassis. It won’t be waterproof, but a resistance to water is better than none especially with the varying weather in the Philippines.
Apart from its weather protection, the smartphone is equipped with a 6.56-inch 1612 x 720 display, a Helio G85 chipset complemented by 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.
Photos can be taken with its 50MP f/1.8 main camera and 8MP f/2.0 front-facing camera. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W charging.
Check out its specifications below:
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G85 |
| Screen | 6.56-inch IPS, 1612 x 720 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| OS | Android 13, FunTouch OS 13 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP f/1.8 Main, 2MP f/2.4 Depth |
| Front Camera | 8MP f/2.0 |
| Storage | 128GB, MicroSD |
| Network | Dual-SIM, 4G LTE |
| Connectivity | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 15W Charging, Reverse Charging |
| Others | Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner, IP54 Dust and Water Resistance |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 75.4 x 8.1mm |
| Weight | 186g |
The vivo Y17s is priced at PhP 6,999 in the Philippines. It is available in two colorways: Glitter Purple with an AG texture and Forest Green.
You can now get it through vivo’s official website, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, and physical stores nationwide.
