Vivo's upcoming foldable to be slimmer than iPhone 15 Pro
What's the story
Vivo is gearing up for the launch of its next-generation foldable lineup, the Vivo X Fold3 series. Leaked promotional posters on Weibo have shed light on some key details. The upcoming Vivo X Fold3 and Fold3 Pro will be lighter and slimmer than the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. Apple's high-end Max variant weighs up to 221g and is 8.3mm thick.
Display and security
The devices will include dual, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanners
The Vivo X Fold3 series is rumored to have 8.03-inch Samsung E7 AMOLED primary display, with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, and 6.53-inch outer screens. Both the inner and cover displays are expected to have built-in ultrasonic fingerprint scanners for security. These foldable smartphones are also rumored to have an IPX8 splash resistance rating, making them durable and at par with Samsung's foldable devices.
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All rear cameras would offer OIS
The camera setup for the Vivo X Fold3 series is said to include a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP periscope shooter, all with optical image stabilization. The devices will reportedly come with Vivo's in-house V3 imaging chips.
Hardware
A 5,500mAh battery will power the devices
The Vivo X Fold3 is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, while the Pro variant could be among the first foldable smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. These foldable devices will be powered by a 5,500mAh battery, supporting 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. On the software front, they will boot Android 14-based OriginOS 4.
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What about the pricing?
According to recent reports, the regular variant could be priced at CNY 7,999 (approximately Rs. 94,500), while the Vivo X Fold3 Pro may start at CNY 9,999 (roughly Rs. 1,18,000).