Vivo X Fold 2, Vivo X Flip foldable phones launched in China: price, specifications

Vivo X Fold 2, Vivo X Flip price, availability

• The Vivo X Fold 2 has been priced at CNY 8999 (~ Rs 1,07,455) for the 12GB + 256GB variant while the 12GB + 512GB variant has been priced at CNY 9999 (~ Rs 1,19,400)
• The Vivo X Flip in its 12GB + 256GB guise will be available for CNY 5999 (~ Rs 71,640) while the 12GB + 512GB variant will be offered for CNY 6699 (~ Rs 80,000). 
  
• The Vivo X Fold 2 and Vivo X Flip foldable smartphone is currently being made available only in China and plans for their global debut are still under wraps. 

Vivo X Fold 2, Vivo X Flip specifications, features

The Vivo X Fold 2 and Vivo X Flip are Vivo’s foldable offerings for 2023 and get high-end hardware features to go along with its flagship positioning. The Vivo X Fold 2 has also become the first foldable smartphone to get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset to power it. 

• Display: The Vivo X Fold 2 feature an 8.03-inch E6 AMOLED LTPO display with a 2160 x 1916 pixels resolution with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The display is HDR10+ and Dolby Vision certified and offers up to 1800nits brightness. The Vivo X Flip on the other hand gets a 6.74-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz high refresh rate.

• Processor: The Vivo X Fold 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset while the Vivo X Flip 2 gets the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.
• RAM and storage: Both devices get an option for 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of fast internal storage. 
• OS: The Vivo X Fold 2 and Vivo X Flip devices ship with Android 13 with OriginOS 3 on top.
• Rear camera: The Vivo Fold 2 gets a 50MP (f/1.75) main sensor, 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto camera. The Vivo X Flip on the other hand uses the same main camera but drops the telephoto shooter. The main sensors are optically stabilised.
• Front camera: The Vivo Fold 2 gets a 16MP sensor while the Vivo X Flip gets a 32MP shooter.
• Rear panel: Both devices sport a textured back finish fitted on a metal chassis build. 
• Battery: The Vivo X Fold 2 gets a 4,800mAh battery pack with 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging support. The Vivo X Flip gets a 4,400mAh battery with 44W fast charging. 
• Colours: The Vivo X Fold 2 is being made available in Shadow Black, China Red and Azure Blue colour options. The Vivo X Flip can be had in Diamond Black, Purple and Silk Gold colour options. 

Vivo X Fold 2, Vivo X Flip competitors

The Vivo X Fold 2 and Vivo X Flip foldable smartphones will face competition from the likes of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.