Vivo, the Chinese smartphone giant, has added two new models to its foldable smartphone range with the launch of the Vivo X Fold 2 and Vivo X Flip in China. Both models were highly anticipated and had been the subject of rumours and leaks in the weeks leading up to their launch.
Both handsets are available in two storage configuration options and three colour variants. They will be available for purchase in China starting April 28, 2023. However, Vivo has not made any confirmations about the models’ Indian or global release.
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Vivo X Fold And X Flip: Price And Availability
The base 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant of the Vivo X Fold 2 costs CNY 8,999 (roughly Rs. 1,07,500). Whereas the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage model is available at CNY 9,999 (roughly Rs. 1,19,400). Moreover, the handset is available in Shadow Black, China Red and Azure Blue colour options.
In contrast, the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option of the Vivo X Flip is available at CNY 5,999 (roughly Rs. 71,600), and the 12GB RAM + 512GB variant is priced at CNY 6,699 (roughly Rs. 80,000). Lastly, the X Flip is available in Diamond Black, Ling Purple and Silk Gold colour options.
Specifications
Vivo X Fold 2: Specifications
The Vivo X Fold 2 comes with an 8.03-inch E6 AMOLED LTPO inner display with a resolution of 2,160 x 1,916 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The inner display also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. In contrast, the outer screen is a 6.53-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2,520 × 1,080 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. This outer display comes with a SCHOTT UTG glass cover.
Moreover, it features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS4.0 internal storage. The handset runs Android 13 out-of-the-box with OriginOS 3 on top. It supports a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel Sony IMCX866 primary with OIS support and a Zeiss T* lens coating. Along with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens. Additionally, it includes a 16-megapixel selfie camera housed in a centred hole-punch slot at the top of the outer display panel.
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It packs a 4,800mAh battery unit with 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and reverse charging support. For security, both inside and outer display panels come with a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. Lastly, the phone offers dual 4G VoLTE, 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax, Bluetooth v5.3 LE, GPS, and NFC connectivity. It comes with a USB Type-C port, Vivo’s in-house imaging chip V2 and a stereo speaker setup.
Vivo X Flip: Specifications
The inner display of the Vivo X Flip sports a 6.74-inch Full HD+ (2,520 × 1,080) AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and high-frequency PWM dimming of 1,920Hz. In contrast, the outer 3-inch AMOLED screen comes with a resolution of 682 x 422 pixels, a refresh rate of 60Hz and curved edges.
A Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset powers the device. Moreover, the Vivo X Fold comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS3.1 internal storage. Additionally, it runs Android 13-based OriginOS 3. The handset includes a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary lens and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. Additonally, a 32-megapixel selfie camera is housed in a centred hole-punch slot at the top of the inner display panel.
The handset packs a 4,400mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. Lastly it supports 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax, Bluetooth v5.3 LE, and GPS connectivity and comes with a USB Type-C port.
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