Vivo Unveils Its First Folding Smartphone
The X Fold reportedly has a crease-free screen design.
Vivo has revealed its first folding phone. Entitled the X Fold, the phone features two screens that allow users to have two apps open at the same time, according to GSMArena.
The X Fold reportedly has a 6.53-inch (166 mm) outer display and a larger interior 8.03-inch (204 mm) screen. Connecting the screens is a floating wing hinge, which allows the phone to close or be propped open at angles between 60 and 120 degrees.
The phone’s screen is certified for up to 300,000 folds, Android Authority reported. This would equate to folding and unfolding the phone 80 times per day for ten years.
The device also contains a flagship processor and cameras. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the X Fold has a 4,600mAh battery that can be totally recharged at 66W via a cable, taking up to 37 minutes. Users can also opt to charge it wirelessly at up to 50W. There are four cameras on the exterior of the phone, including a 50MP f/1.8 main camera and one of two selfie cameras.
As of right now, the X Fold is available for purchase exclusively in China. Offered in black, blue and grey colorways, the phone’s retail price starts at approximately $1,413 USD (¥8,999) for 12GB RAM and 256GB.
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