HIGHLIGHTS
* Vivo has started teasing the arrival of its second-generation foldable smartphone.
* The device will be called the Vivo X Fold 2 and might arrive in April in China.
* It will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, as per reports.
* The smartphone would be available in three colour options.
Vivo is gearing up to launch many smartphones in China and global markets, including India.
Earlier, we reported that the Chinese OEM would launch the Vivo T2 series smartphone by mid-April in India.
It has been a while since Vivo X Fold 2 and Vivo X Flip were rumoured to launch soon by the company.
The specifications of the smartphone were tipped by various tipsters and revealed through various certifications.
Recently, the Vivo X Fold 2 smartphone was listed in AnTuTu, revealing the scores of the device.
A new Weibo post from one of the officials of Vivo has revealed the launch date of the forthcoming X Fold 2 smartphone.
For the past couple of months, we have been hearing rumours surrounding Vivo’s upcoming foldable smartphone, dubbed Vivo X Fold 2.
The brand has finally started teasing the launch of the Vivo X Fold 2 smartphone in China.
Vivo yesterday confirmed the arrival of the Vivo X Fold 2 via an official Weibo post, which does not tell us much about the specifications of the device, but at least reveals the final moniker and the potential launch timeline for its launch. Let’s take a look.
Vivo X Fold 2 moniker confirmed, launch timeline revealed
As seen in the images above, Vivo has started talking about the upcoming Vivo X Fold 2 smartphone.
The Weibo post (machine translated) reveals the moniker of the device and also confirms that we would either get to see the device launch in April, or there will at least be some sort of announcement next month.
Furthermore, the post suggests that the Vivo X Fold 2 will feature an all-round set of flagship specifications.
What this set will comprise is anyone’s guess as of now, but we can at least expect the brand’s next-gen foldable to be powered by the latest in the market, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
Plus, both displays could likely be AMOLED panels with at least 120Hz refresh rate.
Moving on, the brand claims that the Vivo X Fold 2 will feature the most powerful folding screen made by Vivo so far.
In terms of design, the device is expected to feature a light and thin design.
Vivo X Fold 2 specifications (expected)
The Vivo X Fold 2 is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which could be paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.
The device will likely boot the latest Android 13-based OriginOS 13 skin out of the box in China.
Speaking of the cameras of the device, the Vivo X Fold 2 is tipped to offer a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 12MP telephoto camera.
Lastly, the Vivo X Fold 2 could feature a 4,800mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging over a USB Type-C charging port.
Vivo X Fold 2 Officially Confirmed to Launch;
Specifications Tipped Huang Tao, Vivo’s Vice President, has revealed the company would launch the Vivo X Fold 2 smartphone in April 2023 in China. The official hasn’t revealed the exact launch date of the smartphone.
The Weibo post reveals no other information about the upcoming X Fold 2 smartphone. However, thanks to the previous listing and tipped specifications to know more about the forthcoming device.
We can also expect the company to bring the X Fold 2 soon to India as the first foldable phone commercially available from the house of Vivo.
Though, we will have to wait for the official confirmation from the company.
VIVO X FOLD 2 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
RAM | 12 GB |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Rear Camera | 50 MP + 10 MP + 50 MP |
Front Camera | 32 MP |
Battery | 4800 mAh |
Display | 8.03 inches (20.4 cm) |
General
Launch Date | July 19, 2023 (Unofficial) |
Performance
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
Architecture | 64 bit |
Fabrication | 4 nm |
Graphics | Adreno 740 |
RAM | 12 GB |
Display
Display Type | AMOLED |
Screen Size | 8.03 inches (20.4 cm) |
Resolution | 1916 x 2160 pixels |
Pixel Density | 360 ppi |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 90.45 % |
Display Colour | 16M |
Camera
MAIN CAMERA | ||
Camera Setup | Triple | |
Resolution | 50 MP + 10 MP + 50 MP Triple Primary Cameras | |
Autofocus | Yes | |
Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
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FRONT CAMERA | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 32 MP Front Camera | |
Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
Battery
Capacity | 4800 mAh |
Type | Li-Polymer |
Removable | No |
Wireless Charging | Yes |
Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 66W |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
Internal Memory | 256 GB |
Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
VoLTE | Yes |
SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
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Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
NFC | Yes |
USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Video Player | Yes, Video Formats: MP4 |
Ring Tone | Music ringtones, Vibration |
Music | Yes, Music Formats: MP3 |
Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Games | Yes |
Browser | Yes, HTML |
Phone Book | Yes, Practically Unlimited |
Yes | |
Instant Messaging | Yes |
Other Facilities | Android Market, Calculator, World clock, Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer |
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