Vivo is all set to launch its upcoming foldable devices, the Vivo X Fold 2 and the Vivo X Flip, along with the Vivo Pad 2 tablet on 20th April 2023 at 7:00 PM in China, as officially announced by the company via its Weibo account. Accompanied by leaked images of the upcoming devices, here’s a detailed look at the hardware details.
Leaked Specifications and Features
Vivo X Fold 2
The Vivo X Fold 2 is tipped to feature a 2K AMOLED E6 inner foldable display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, with 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging facilities. Furthermore, the device is likely to have an ultrasonic fingerprint reader and a faux-leather rear panel.
Vivo X Flip
On the other hand, the Vivo X Flip foldable device might have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, and a dual rear camera setup with a primary Sony IMX866 50-megapixel sensor. The design comes with a slightly different textured shell with an argyle-like embossed design.
Vivo Pad 2
The upcoming Vivo Pad 2 tablet, rumored to be a premium variant, is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC and a WQXGA LCD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is expected to house a metal body.
Launch Details
The official launch and availability details including price tags and global launches are yet to be revealed by Vivo. Previously, the brand’s foldable devices such as the Vivo X Fold and the Vivo X Fold+ were exclusive to China, making it unclear whether the upcoming launches would be confined to the market as well.
Leaks and Reveals
The official announcement of the launch was accompanied by leaked images of the upcoming devices, spotted by tipster Digital Chat Station. The images provide detailed views of the devices and give viewers an idea of their possible sizes. The Vivo X Fold 2 was revealed to have a faux-leather rear panel while the Vivo X Flip came with a slightly different textured shell with an embossed pattern that resembles diamonds.
Conclusion
With the launch date finally declared, Vivo is all set to release its upcoming foldable devices and premium tablets. As the market for foldable devices grows worldwide, it remains to be seen whether Vivo’s new offerings will be able to stir up enough interest, and whether they’ll have a global launch or remain China-only.
