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vivo X Fold2 and X Flip Debuts in China

At an event held on April 20, vivo launched two new foldable phones in China. These include the vivo X Fold 2 and X Flip.

For a considerable period, selecting a foldable smartphone involved making concessions and sacrifices. Foldable smartphones frequently underperform in terms of battery life, performance, and other crucial user experiences. Huang Tao, the Vice President of Products at vivo stated that vivo’s approach to creating foldable smartphones is to “produce flagship phones without any compromises,” with the objective of enabling users to avoid getting bogged down in specifics.

vivo X Fold2

vivo X Fold 2 (Source: vivo)
Configurations vivo X Fold2
Dimensions and weight The black version: 161.29mm×143.43mm×5.95mm (unfolded) / 161.29mm×73.42mm×12.9mm (folded); 279g
The red and blue version: 161.29mm×143.43mm×5.95mm (unfolded) / 161.29mm×73.42mm×13.2mm (folded); 278g
Display 8.03-inch E6 AMOLED display with 2160 × 1916px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate; 6.53-inch AMOLED cover screen with 2520 × 1080px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
Memory 12GB+256GB/12GB+512GB
Software Android 13 with OriginOS 3
Connectivity 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GNSS, NFC
Camera A triple camera on the back with a 50MP main unit IMX866V, a 12MP ultrawide and a 12MP 2x portrait lens, a 16MP selfie snapper
Color Black, Red, Blue
Prices 8,999 – 9,999 yuan ($1,308 – $1,453)
Battery 4,800 mAh battery with 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging
Additional features V2 chip onboard for enhancing imaging capabilities

vivo X Flip

vivo X Flip (Source: vivo)
Configurations vivo X Flip
Dimensions and weight 86.40mm×75.25mm×16.62mm~17.56mm (folded)，166.42mm×75.25mm×7.75mm~8.19mm (unfolded); Weight: 198g for the black and purple version; 199g for the gold version
Display A 6.74-inch inner AMOLED display bearing 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 2520×1080 resolution; 3-inch cover screen with 682×422 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate
Processor Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor
Memory 12GB+256GB/12GB+512GB
Software Android 13 with OriginOS 3
Connectivity 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GNSS, NFC
Camera ZEISS-branded 50MP OIS-enabled primary sensor paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens; a 32MP front-facing selfie snapper
Color Black, Purple, Gold
Prices 5,999 – 6,699 yuan ($871 – $1,017)
Battery 4,400mAh battery unit with support for 44W fast charging
Additional features ultra-thin glass for the invisible crease and the hinge is claimed to last 500,000 times


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