Global technology company Vivo, has launched its regional offices in Nairobi and also unveiled the new Vivo V17 Pro smartphone in the Kenyan Market.
Vivo Kenya has already opened a new customer service centre in the Nairobi CBD with plans to launch new centres in Mombasa and Eldoret in the next six months. Vivo also plans to open up opportunities for creativity and innovation through partnerships with local tertiary institutions and innovation centres.
The new V17 Pro runs on Android 9 Pie and comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE Octa-core processor, 128GB internal storage, and 8GB RAM. It also comes with a 6.44 super Amoled screen, and a 6 camera setup that includes 48MP AI Quad back camera and a 32MP Dual Pop-up Front Camera.
The Vivo V17 Pro comes in two colours i.e. Satin Black and Silk White and will retail at Ksh. 40,990.
Vivo V17 Pro Specifications
| Basics | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE Octa-core |
| Storage | 8GB RAM + 128GB Internal storage |
| Battery | 4100mAh with Dual-Engine Fast Charging |
| Operating System | Funtouch OS 9.1 (based on Android 9) |
| Body | |
| Dimensions | 159.00 × 74.70 × 9.80 mm |
| Weight | 201.8g |
| Display | |
| Screen | 6.44” Ultra FullView™ Display |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Touch Screen | 2.5D (Glass) |
| Biometric recognition | |
| In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology | |
| Camera | |
| Camera | Front: 32MP Front Camera + 8MP Wide-Angle Front Camera
Rear: 48MP Main Camera + 8MP Wide-Angle + 2MP Super Macro Camera + 2MP Depth Camera |
| Scene Modes | DOC, PRO, SLO-MO, TIME-LAPSE, Camera Filter, LIVE PHOTO, HDR, PORTRAIT, Panorama, 4K Video, Touch to shutter, Voice Control, Palm Gesture, AR Stickers, Super Night Mode, Jovi Image Recognizer, AI Scene Identification, Bokeh (front cameras), Ultra wide angle, Super Macro, |
| Pre-Installed Apps | |
| Google Services | Play Store, Google, Chrome, Google Assistant, Gmail, Map, YouTube, Google Drive, Google Play Movie&TV, Duo, Google Photos, Google Pay |
| Connectivity | |
| USB (USB2.0), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (Bluetooth 5.0), GPS, OTG | |
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope | |
| Items in the box | |
| V17 Pro, Earphone, Documentation, USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, SIM Ejector, Protective Case, Protective Film (applied) | |