Smartphone maker
Vivo
is soon expected to expand its foldable smartphone lineup. The company is tipped to soon launch the
Vivo X Fold 3
and X Fold 3 Pro. The smartphone has not yet announced the official launch date but it is said to launch later this month. The Pro version of the foldable smartphone is rumoured to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and the Fold X3 is said to pack Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
A recent Weibo post suggests that Vivo may launch the
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro
and X Fold 3 foldable smartphones on March 26, 27 or 28.
The leak also suggests that upcoming foldable smartphones will come white and black colour options. The leak suggests that the upcoming foldable smartphones will be the lightest and thinnest.
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro: What to expect
According to the report, the upcoming foldable phone is anticipated to feature an LTPO internal screen capable of supporting a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is expected to integrate Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship chipset.
The company is also speculated to reduce the thickness and weight of the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro compared to its predecessor, the X Fold 2. The forthcoming foldable device is projected to weigh under 250 grams, whereas the Vivo X Fold 2 model weighed around 279 grams.
Both the outer and inner displays are expected to incorporate an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner, a feature for which Vivo is renowned among smartphone brands.
Although the report did not disclose the battery size of the upcoming device, it did suggest that the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro may offer 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging capabilities.
In terms of photography, rumours suggest that the X Fold 3 smartphone will boast a triple camera setup, possibly comprising a 50MP OIS-enabled main camera, a periscope telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide unit. Additionally, the report indicates that the upcoming smartphone may feature a Sony LYT-900 camera sensor as the primary lens.
Vivo X Fold 3: What to expect
According to the Weibo post, rumors suggest that the camera design of the Vivo X Fold 3 might undergo a slight alteration compared to its predecessor. The company could potentially relocate the flash to the right side and integrate ZEISS branding into the camera island. Additionally, there's speculation that the Vivo X Fold 3 could be thinner than its predecessor and potentially become the lightest foldable phone in the industry.
The source also hinted at the possibility of the X Fold 3 being powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a notable upgrade from last year's Vivo X Fold 2, which featured the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
The upcoming book-style foldable might retain the 50MP rear camera from its predecessor. However, rumors suggest that the smartphone could also incorporate a new 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera.
Moreover, the Vivo X Fold 3 is anticipated to utilize the proprietary V3 custom imaging chip and potentially support 4K 60fps video recording. The source mentioned that the imaging capabilities of the X Fold 3 could rival those of the Vivo X100 series, positioning the upcoming foldable smartphone as the most powerful in terms of camera capabilities.
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