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Price |
₹ 24,994 onwards
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₹ 27,549 onwards
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Launch Date (India) |
Sep, 2019
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Sep, 2019
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Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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Smartphone OS |
Android 9.0 PieExpected update to Android 10
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Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to Android 11
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Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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Screen Size |
6.55 inches
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6.44 inches
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Screen Resolution |
1080x2400 pixels (~ 402 pixels per inch)
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1080x2400 pixels (~ 409 pixels per inch)
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Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 6
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Yes
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Display Type |
AMOLED
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AMOLED
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Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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Display Features |
Dynamic AMOLED
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Super AMOLED, 2.5D Curved Glass
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Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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Processor |
2.2 GHz
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2 GHz
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Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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Processor Name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730GRanked #20 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675Ranked #29 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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GPU |
Adreno 618
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Adreno 612
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RAM |
8 GB
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8 GB
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3G |
Yes
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Yes
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4G |
Yes
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Yes
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5G |
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VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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Yes
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GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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Connecting Port |
USB-C
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USB-C
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Primary Camera |
48MP + 13MP + 8MP + 2MP
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48MP + 13MP + 8MP + 2MP
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Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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HD Video Recording |
Yes (4K)
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Yes (4K)
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Other Camera Features |
48MP: 1/2.0" Sensor Size; Sony IMX586 Sensor; 0.8um Pixel Size; F/1.7 Aperture; PDAF; CAF; OIS, 8MP: 116° Wide Sensor; F/2.2 Aperture, 2MP: F/2.4 Aperture; 1/5" Sensor Size; 1.75um Pixel Size, 13MP: F/2.4 Aperture; 1/3.4" Sensor Size; PDAF; 5x Optical Zoom
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48MP: F/1.78 Aperture; 1/2" Sensor Size; Sony IMX 582 Sensor; 0.8um Pixel Size; 6P Lens, 8MP: 120° Ultra Wide Lens; F/2.2 Aperture; 13MP: Telephoto Lens; 2X Optical zoom; 10X Digital Zoom; F/2.5 Aperture, 2MP: Depth Sensor; F/2.4 Aperture, Pro Mode, Slo-mo Video, Time-lapse, Camera Filters, Live Photos, HDR, Portrait, Panorama, Touch to Shutter, Voice Control, Palm Gesture, AR Stickers, Super Night Mode, Jovi Image Recognizer, AI Scene Identification, Super Macro
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Secondary Camera |
16MP
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32MP + 8MP
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Secondary Camera Features |
Motorized pop-up Camera, F/2.0 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length, LED flash, HDR
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Pop-up cameras, 32MP: F/2.0 Aperture, 8MP: 105° Ultra Wide Sensor; F/2.2 Aperture, LED flash
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Internal Memory |
256 GB
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128 GB
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Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 256 GB
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Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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FM Radio |
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Yes
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Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
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GSM+GSM
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Thickness |
9.5 mmThick
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9.8 mmThick
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Weight |
189 gmMedium
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202 gmHeavy
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Width |
74.3 mmOk for one-handed use
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74.7 mmOk for one-handed use
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Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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Water Resistant |
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Battery Capacity |
4000 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Fast Charging Support |
Yes, 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0
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Yes, 18W Dual-Engine Fast Charging
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Included Fast Charger |
Yes, 20.0W Fast Charger
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Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
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Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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Other Features |
UFS 2.1 Storage; In-display Fingerprint Sensor; NFC; Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos
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In-display Fingerprint Sensor; UFS 2.1 Storage; Noise Filtration
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2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Simply stunning, premium glass design, especially with the Luminous Black option - easily one of the best-looking phones out there, at present (along with its predecessor the Reno 10x Zoom) - it offers a masterclass in how to craft a premium smartphone at a not-so-premium price point - in fact, half of the experience of the Reno 2 is in its looks and that's the part that satisfies you the most
- The curved Gorilla Glass 5 rear panel is smooth and feels solid to the touch - the best thing about the back of the Reno 2 is that it is one seamless piece of glass without any camera bump - the vertical quad camera system sits underneath the glass, offering a clean and visually attractive look
- The curved edges on the back also offer a nice grip
- Much lighter and more manageable than the original Reno 10x Zoom
- The iconic shark-fin rising selfie camera previously seen on the Reno 10x Zoom also returns on the Reno 2 (the pivot rising structure moves fast initially so that the camera is out in about 0.8 seconds, allowing you to unlock the phone using face scan quickly)
- The on-screen fingerprint sensor is extremely snappy and slightly faster than the face unlock method, but both are equally reliable
- Beautiful, bright 6.55-inch Dynamic AMOLED display - the screen-to-body ratio is 93.1, which means what you get is practically all screen and no bezels except for a very slim chin that is almost non-existent
- The display itself looks spectacular with vivid colours, deep blacks and excellent viewing angles - brightness levels on the Reno 2 are fantastic as it can max out at 800 nits when outdoors, which is quite impressive
- The display is also great for watching videos and playing games - the edge-to-edge display offers a distraction-free experience - the phone also supports the Widevine L1 standard so you can stream content on platforms like Netflix and Prime Video in HD
- ColorOS continues to get more streamlined, and lighter, but still continues to offer some neat features such as a lockscreen magazine, Night Shield, Game Space and smart battery saving options
- Very good performance backed by a 2.2GHz Snapdragon 730G processor (a slightly faster GPU compared to the Snapdragon 730) - the Reno 2 breezes through pretty much any task you throw at it, and is also an excellent smartphone to game on - even heavy games run consistently smooth
- Excellent set of quad cameras - in addition to a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor that supports OIS and EIS, the Reno 2 also offers a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens
- The Reno 2's telephoto lens can offer 5x hybrid zoom, which offers some really crisp and detailed zoomed shots with the help of EIS (it also offers up to 20x digital zoom, but that predictably leads to more soft, noisy images)
- The 48MP main camera can take stunning shots in daylight via its default 12MP pixel binning mode - Photos look sharp and colourful, and when HDR kicks in the dynamic range can get pretty wide, offering good contrast in tricky lighting conditions - AI scene detection does well too
- The Night Mode ('Ultra Dark mode') works reasonably well - this long-exposure mode requires you to keep your hands still for a few seconds, allowing you to capture brighter shots with low noise - though you shouldn't expect Pixel 3 level performance here
- The wide-angle lens also comes in handy if you want a different perspective - it not only lets you capture a wide area, but you can also use it for close-up macro shots as well
- The phone also holds up well in the video department with the ultra steady mode kicking in to offer good stabilisation
- The Reno 2 can also capture live bokeh videos, which works pretty well - arguably better than even the Galaxy Note 10+
- The 16-megapixel front camera will get you some nice-looking selfies in daylight (but not the sharpest or most-detailed) - and in addition to portrait stills, the selfie camera can also record real-time bokeh videos
- Overall, the Reno 2 cameras are easily above par for this price bracket - and only a shade below the best cameraphones out there like the Pixel 3, and the Galaxy Note 10+
- Good battery life with a 4000mAh battery and a 1080p screen - you can expect up to 1.5 days of use
- Also comes with VOOC 3.0 fast charging support and a 20W charging brick in the box - charge the device for an hour, and you'll be good to go for the day
- If you are not too picky about having the best raw performance for your buck, the Oppo 2 is an excellent, all-round flagship smartphone that especially impresses with its stunning looks and great cameras - if you do care about having the best performance however, you can look at the OnePlus 7, the Asus 6Z, or the Redmi K20 Pro
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- Attractive looking smartphone - one of the better designed in its price segment - the glass body adds to the overall premium aesthetics of the Vivo V17 Pro
- The good bit is despite sporting so many cameras the design of the quad-camera module on the back has clean lines and doesn't look cluttered
- The front is a sharp, modern all-screen affair - the dual front cameras are embedded in a broad pop-up module
- The in-display fingerprint sensor is fast and unlocks the smartphone quickly
- Beautiful 6.44-inch, notch-free, Super AMOLED display with a screen-to-body of 91.65 per cent - in other words, lots of screen, lots of pixels, and a great screen for watching videos
- The full-screen display also get pretty bright in all lighting conditions, and exhibits very good viewing angles
- The Vivo V17 Pro also comes with an always-on display option, which is useful
- Solid, smooth performance with the Snapdragon 675 at the core - every-day use to gaming - it's all lag-free
- Excellent 6 camera setup - 4 on the rear (48MP primary Sony IMX582 sensor, 13MP telephoto lens, 8MP wide angle lens and 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots) + 2 on the front (32MP primary shooter and second camera is an 8MP super wide-angle lens)
- The Vivo V17 Pro captures some great shots, especially in good light - details are great, and colors are original-like - the dynamic range is also pretty good
- The ultra wide-angle lens offer a new perspective and lets users click wider area at close range to the subject
- The camera app also includes a super macro mode that again captures good amount of details and spot-on colours
- Low light performance is respectable too - especially if you use the handy Night mode
- The Vivo V17 Pro also clicks pretty good selfies with accurate facial details
- Low light performance in selfies is helped too by the Night mode
- The second 8MP front camera can be used to click decent group selfies
- Overall, the Vivo V17 Pro is one of the better phones you can buy right now under Rs 30, 000 if you want good camera performance
- Very good battery life with a large 4100mAh battery - you will get about 1.5 days of moderate use
- With the 18W fast charging support, it takes around 1.5 hours (approx) to charge the V17 Pro fully with its bundled charger
- If camera and design are your primary priorities, the Vivo V17 Pro is an good choice to consider in the under 30k segment - it does very well on both those parameters
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2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- The glass however, is glossy this time around rather than matt finish, so expect to see some fingerprints and smudges as you go about your day, especially on the Luminous Black option
- Having said that, it's not the fastest phone in the price bracket though, with Snapdragon 855 phones available at even lower price brackets (OnePlus 7, and Zenfone 6Z, for instance)
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- A bit bulky/chunky
- No face unlock
- Software continues to be a relative weak point for Vivo, with a cluttered Funtouch UI (though it is quite feature-packed)
- This is certainly not the best performing phone of this price bracket though - you get a much more powerful Snapdragon 855 in the cheaper Redmi K20 Pro - in fact, there are the Vivo Z1 Pro and the Vivo Z1X that again cost less and come with a newer Snapdragon 712
- Sub-par low-light video quality
- If you are looking for an all-rounder though, you will have better options around especially in terms of software & performance - you will want to look at the likes of Realme XT, and Redmi K20 Pro
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Expert Reviews |
As things stand right now, the Reno2 is an easy device to love, but not necessarily an easy recommendation to buy and pay for in-depth Read Review »Decent mid-range device in-depth Read Review »The Reno 2 faces stiff competition in this price range in terms of performance...but it can fend them off to some extent because of its versatile cameras in-depth Read Review »Feels like a flagship in almost every sense...you are getting some really good value in-depth Read Review »Looks a bit costly (given the Snapdragon 730G), even though it ticks all the boxes in-depth Read Review »On the path of building a premium legacy...but difficult to recommend over the OnePlus 7 because of the higher price in-depth Read Review »Oppo Reno 2 is a good smartphone, but the competition is fierce. in-depth Read Review »Packed with features but rough around the edges – there are better mid-range phones available in-depth Read Review »Despite the stellar camera performance and the fancy design, it doesn’t manage to justify that price tag...the Reno 10X Zoom with the Snapdragon 855 might be a better deal in-depth Read Review »Style, power, and crammed with features – the Reno 2 delivers in-depth Read Review »A pretty good buy in-depth Read Review »Oppo gets a lot right with the Reno 2, but it doesn't do enough to be really compelling for buyers. in-depth Read Review »A premium looking device with a very capable camera system, long battery life and a great display, the Reno 2 is a success in-depth Read Review »A great phone with great cameras, but there are better options in-depth Read Review »A fantastic phone that delivers a premium experience on all ends...however for a little less you can find Snapdragon 855-powered phones like the OnePlus 7 in this segment in-depth Read Review »Worth your while...visually striking in its simplicity and offers a commendable camera package for the price in-depth Read Review »A strong product, offering a balanced mix of design, performance, imaging, and everything else that you expect from a midrange smartphone in-depth Read Review »A very well rounded phone...However, the 730G SoC leaves it looking like not such a great deal in-depth Read Review »A good option if you want an Android phone with good cameras, excellent performance and long battery in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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Brand loyalty aside, we can't recommend the V17 Pro over competing phones because they are cheaper while offering even higher specs in-depth Read Review »If you live and breathe selfies, the Vivo V17 Pro might appeal to you....If not, you should look at phones such as the Redmi K20 Pro and Oppo Reno 2Z in-depth Read Review »Six fun cameras, one mediocre phone in-depth Read Review »Although the performance of the phone is not bad, the price tag of Rs 29,990, will make it hard to for Vivo V17 Pro to stand out in this crowded segment.... Still for those who want a device for smartphone photography, Vivo V17 Pro remains a good option in-depth Read Review »An impressive midranger...but there are better buys around in-depth Read Review »An average phone that doesn’t match its price tag in-depth Read Review »Six cameras and great battery life don’t quite make this phone as attractive as we’d hoped in-depth Read Review »A good smartphone to consider if camera and design are your key concerns...but there are some great competitors too in-depth Read Review »If you are a photography enthusiast, the V17 Pro is not a bad option...but it should have been priced a bit lower in-depth Read Review »While it offers great cameras, premium looks and good battery life, it doesn't do enough to justify the price in-depth Read Review »If and only if camera is the criteria of buying a smartphone, then go for the Vivo V17 Pro.... Otherwise you can do better at this price in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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