Get ready for budget Vivo S17 series! Here's what to see

Details regarding the launch timeline and chipset for the upcoming S17 series have been revealed, indicating that the series is on its way and nearing release. Here's what we know about upcoming smartphone series.

Get ready for budget Vivo S17 series! Here's what to see
Vivo S17 launch seems imminent. (Vivo)

According to recent reports, Vivo is in the process of developing three new models in its S series - the Vivo S17e, S17, and S17 Pro - which are expected to be the successors to the Vivo S16e, S16, and S16 Pro launched in December 2022.

The latest information, sourced from a Weibo post by prominent tipster Wisdom Pikachu, reveals that the S17 trio will be powered by new chipsets, Moreover, we have got the expected launch timeline for the series. 

Vivo S17 series might arrive in May

The anticipated launch of the Vivo S17 series is reportedly scheduled for May, according to the latest information shared by the aforementioned tipster. The release of these new models is expected to align with the 618 online shopping festival, which will take place in China around June 18.

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Vivo S17 series launch expected in the next month. (Image: Vivo)

By timing the launch in this way, Vivo is hoping to take advantage of the expected increase in consumer spending during the festival. This strategy could prove advantageous for the company in terms of maximizing sales and increasing market share.

The Vivo S17 trio expected to boast more powerful chipsets than ever

The aforementioned tipster's Weibo post also made reference to three potential chipsets for the upcoming Vivo S17 series, including the Snapdragon 778G, Dimensity 8200, and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

It is speculated that one of these chipsets will be selected to power each of the three models in the series, namely the Vivo S17e, Vivo S17, and Vivo S17 Pro.

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