Compare: Vivo S1 Pro vs Vivo V17

Our Opinion

The Vivo V17 is a slightly better phone, but the Vivo S1 Pro is slightly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? It’s a close call, but if your budget allows for it, then Vivo V17 might be a slightly better choice.

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	Vivo S1 Pro	Vivo V17

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	37.4	38.6
Value for Money Score	68.7	68.5
Price	₹ 17,490 onwards	₹ 17,990 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Jan, 2020	Dec, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 PieExpected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 PieExpected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.38 inches	6.44 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 404 pixels per inch)	1080x2400 pixels (~ 409 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	Super AMOLED, 2.5D Curved Glass	Super AMOLED, Punch-hole Camera, 2.5D Curved Glass
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665Ranked #45 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675Ranked #28 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 610	Adreno 612
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	48MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 1/2" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 8MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 13mm Focal Length (Ultra-wide); 1/4" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: F/2.4 Aperture; 1/5" Sensor Size; 1.75um Pixel Size (Macro camera), 2MP: F/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor, HDR, Panorama, AI Portrait Lighting, AI Super Wide Angle, Bokeh and Shot Re-Focus, Super Macro, Super Night Mode, Live Photo, AR Stickers, AI Portrait Framing, AI Scene Identification, Ultra Wide Video, Slo-Mo, Time Lapse	48MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 1/2" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 8MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 13mm Focal Length (Ultra-wide); 1/4" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: F/2.4 Aperture; 1/5" Sensor Size; 1.75um Pixel Size (Macro camera), 2MP: F/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor, HDR, Panorama, Super night mode, Ultra Stable Video, Portrait bokeh, Portrait light effects, AR stickers, Pose Master, AI Makeup, EIS, Super wide-angle (Photo+Video), Super macro, Portrait framing, Burst, Slo-mo, PRO Mode, AI Scene Recognition
Secondary Camera	32MP	32MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, 0.8um Pixel Size, HDR, AI Face Beauty, Filters, AI Portrait Lighting, Group Selfie (Panorama), Super Night Selfie, Live Photo, AR Stickers, Watermark, Mirror Selfie	F/2.0 Aperture, 0.8um Pixel Size, HDR, Super night selfie, Portrait light effects, AR stickers, Pose Master, AI Makeup, Burst, Gender detection
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 256 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
Thickness	8.7 mmMedium	8.54 mmMedium
Weight	187 gmMedium	176 gmMedium
Width	75.2 mmOk for one-handed use	74.2 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant
Battery Capacity	4500 mAh	4500 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 18W Dual-Engine Fast Charging	Yes, 18W Dual-Engine Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	In-display Fingerprint Sensor; Noise Filtration	In-display Fingerprint Sensor; Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Jazzy, eye-catching back panel design with gradient finish and the unique diamond-shaped camera module The slim profile of the camera module barely protrudes from the back The in-display fingerprint sensor works well Face unlock is present too, which is reliable (though, not as quick as on the other phones at this price level) Vivid, crisp 6.38-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display - the colours are also very punchy thanks to the AMOLED panel, and text and icons are adequately sharp The display gets very bright, making it easily legible even under direct sunlight Widevine L1 DRM certified - you can watch Netflix and Prime in crisp HD resolution Funtouch OS based on Android 9 Pie looks very similar to iOS, and is pretty feature packed Decent performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 - it handles multitasking well and regular usage is smooth Decent set of quad rear cameras - 48MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth camera Close-ups are good, with good bokeh and details in objects In bokeh mode, the Vivo S1 Pro's depth camera does a decent job of detecting edges, and blurs out the right areas - colours and details are also good The macro camera is also handy at times, and lets you get very close to the subjects Very good 32MP selfie camera - it captures detailed photos when shooting under ideal light - results are fairly good even when shooting against the light The Vivo S1 Pro packs in a 4500 mAh battery, which easily lasts for 2 days of moderate use Overall, the Vivo S1 Pro is a decent pick if all you want is a stylish design, good battery life, and a punchy display	Slick, trendy design - with a punch-hole front camera, which is one of the smaller ones on a phone to date The good bit is despite sporting the four cameras, the back panel of the V17 doesn’t look cluttered - the rectangular (vertically) quad-camera module on the top left corner of the back adds to the overall design Amazingly lightweight, for a phone with 4500 mAh battery inside Despite having the same screen size as the V17 Pro model, it very easy to use with just one hand - which was difficult with the V17 Pro Both the in-display fingerprint sensor & Face Unlock are fast and unlock the smartphone quickly Beautiful 6.44-inch, Super AMOLED display with a punch-hole, which gives it an amazing screen-to-body of 91.38 per cent - it’s a delight watching videos on the Vivo V17 The full-screen display also get pretty bright in all lighting conditions, exhibits very good viewing angles and punchy colours The Vivo V17 also comes with an always-on display option, which is useful Solid performance with the Snapdragon 675 at the core - every-day use to gaming - it’s all lag-free Good quad-rear camera setup (48MP main camera + 8MP ultra-wide camera + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth sensor) Pictures shot in bright daylight show a good amount of details and decent colours - Vivo V17 doesn’t pop the colours too much and captures the right colour-shade The ultra-wide-angle lens offers a new perspective - shots look decent (though they are less detailed) The portrait shots also turn out to be good, but the edge detection could have been better Super Macro camera mode shows great details and good colours - the macro mode works best in good lighting conditions The low-light pictures with the V17 turn out well - the Night camera mode of the V17 especially captures better details and colours in low-light conditions compared to the default photo mode The 32MP front camera on the Vivo V17 clicks great selfies in good light The night mode also works for the front camera and again it works pretty well Very good battery life with a large 4500mAh battery - you will easily get about 1.5 days of moderate use 18W fast charging support: it takes around 1.5 hours (approx) to charge the V17 fully with its bundled charger Overall, the V17 is reasonably good value - especially if camera and design are your primary priorities, the Vivo V17 is a solid choice to consider in the under 30k segment - it does well on both those parameters
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The Vivo S1 Pro feels a little chunky at 8.68mm thick The back isn't glass, as Vivo still uses laminated plastic Having said that, the interface is unnecessarily complicated - swipe-up gesture to access system shortcuts is confusing, since it's in the notification shade in stock or other Android UIs There's a lot of bloatware preinstalled on the Vivo S1 Pro (though the third-party apps can be removed) Heavy games such as PUBG Mobile however struggle to run at a smooth frame rate even at the Low graphics preset This isn't a bad processor, but it's typically now found in phones closer to the Rs. 10, 000 mark, such as the Realme 5i In daylight, the primary camera manage to capture average-looking landscape shots - images lack depth, objects at the sides of the frame also have a bit of grain - HDR kicks in when needed, but the end result isn't always very good - some images have a very cool, bluish hue to them, which look unnatural The wide-angle camera offered a nice perspective, but colours weren't very accurate Low-light photos are just strictly average - focusing is a lot slower in the dark, and it takes a second or two longer to save each photo - there's no dedicated night shooting mode either No option for a background bokeh effect with the front camera Videos can only be recorded at up to 1080p, which is not great, especially at this price - there's no stabilisation either, which is a big letdown Low-light video is not very good, from both primary & ultra-wide lens - has lots of grain as well as weak details Overall, rear cameras are nothing special - you will get better outcomes with the Realme X2 or the Redmi K20 The single speaker doesn't get too loud and the sound is a little tinny Vivo uses its Dual Engine Fast Charge feature, but the 18W charger isn't the fastest - charging the phone completely takes about two and a half hours If you'd prefer a more well-rounded phone though, we suggest looking at offerings from Realme and Xiaomi instead, such as the Realme X2 and the Redmi K20, which have much more powerful SoCs	The Software continues to be a relatively 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 730 with the Redmi K20 - in fact, there are the Vivo Z1 Pro and the Vivo Z1X that again cost less and come with a newer Snapdragon 712 Low light video though, is below average 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
Expert Reviews	Not a bad pick if all you want is a stylish design, good battery life, and a punchy display....If you'd prefer a more well-rounded phone though, we suggest looking at offerings from Realme and Xiaomi instead in-depth Read Review »	The Vivo V17 brings a next-gen design to last-gen internals in-depth Read Review » Feels a little overpriced in-depth Read Review » Offers great value in-depth Read Review » If you are looking for a phone in this price range, and your priority is an exceptional camera that’s versatile and does low light like no other in the same price band, you definitely need to give the Vivo V17 a long hard thought in-depth Read Review » Feels a little overpriced in-depth Read Review » Gets the job done...but it's overpriced in-depth Read Review » Even though there is nothing terribly wrong with the Vivo V17, it becomes a hard recommendation in a sea of great value-for-money phones in-depth Read Review » Enjoy its fancy looks and decent camera, but that's about it in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
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