While Samsung continues to refine its foldable formula, the Chinese competitors are already considering major improvements to their products. Vivo is one of the companies with a foldable in the pipeline, which will directly compete with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7.
The first details about the unannounced Vivo X Fold 4 suggest that this will be better than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in one key aspect, but weaker when it comes to performance.
Reliable leaker Digital Chat Station posted on Weibo early this week that some interesting information about the Vivo X Fold 4. According to them, the foldable will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is a bit disappointing.
The fact that the phone is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset still puts the Vivo X Fold 4 among the flagship category, just not in the newest ones since Qualcomm has already released a better top-tier chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
On the bright side, the X Fold 4 is rumored to pack a very large 6,000 mAh battery, something that no other foldable phone has at the moment. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumored to pack 4,400 mAh battery. Besides the huge battery, Vivo’s flagships is expected to feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 50-megapixel periscope camera.
The phone’s large battery is supposed to feature wireless charging, but the speed value is unknown at the moment. DCS also says the Vivo X Fold 4 will be quite big, yet ultra-light and thin. The foldable is expected to feature IPX8 certification, which will make it waterproof.
Previous reports claimed that the Vivo X Fold 4 will have a large AMOLED display with very thin bezels and a triple camera setup. Vivo is trying to further refine the hinge’s design, so the X Fold 4 is expected to come with a much better one.
Vivo has been quite about its upcoming flagship, but that’s because we’re still some months away from its launch. Rumor has it that the Vivo X Fold 4 will be introduced sometime in June. However, this one will initially be available in China and there’s no telling if Vivo will bring it to other countries later on.
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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brings a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.
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