Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro Unveiled: Featuring the World's Thinnest Foldable Design

Vivo has launched its latest foldable smartphones, the X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro, in China. Both phones boast impressive features, including large foldable displays, powerful processors, and advanced camera systems.

Feature	X Fold 3	X Fold 3 Pro
Display (Inner)	8.03-inch	8.03-inch
Display (Outer)	6.53-inch	6.53-inch
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	Up to 16GB	Up to 16GB
Storage	12GB/256GB, 16GB/256GB, 16GB/512GB, 16GB/1TB	16GB/512GB, 16GB/1TB
Rear Camera	50MP Main, 50MP Portrait, 50MP Ultra-wide	50MP Main , 64MP Telephoto, 50MP Ultra-wide
Front Camera	Dual 32MP	Dual 32MP
Battery	5500mAh	5700mAh
Charging	80W	100W Wired, 50W Wireless
Water Resistance	IPX4	IPX8

Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro Design

The X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro share a similar design with a large foldable main display, a smaller cover display, and a circular rear camera module. They utilize a lightweight carbon fiber hinge that has been certified to withstand 500,000 folds. Additionally, Vivo has enhanced the drop resistance of the phones compared to the previous generation X Fold 2.

Both models feature identical foldable displays measuring 8.03 inches diagonally with a resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The displays are made from Samsung E7 AMOLED material and boast a peak brightness of up to 4,500 nits for exceptional viewing in any lighting condition. The cover displays are 6.53 inches with a resolution of 1172 x 2748 pixels and also offer a 120Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits peak brightness.

The X Fold 3 Pro packs the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, while the standard X Fold 3 comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Both phones are offered in configurations with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.

Vivo X Fold 3 Pro Camera

The camera systems differ slightly between the two models. The X Fold 3 Pro features a 50MP main sensor with a large 1/1.3-inch sensor size, a 64MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. It also boasts a Vivo V3 imaging chip for enhanced image processing. The X Fold 3 utilizes a 50MP Sony main sensor, along with a 50MP portrait camera and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. Both models share dual 32MP selfie cameras.

The X Fold 3 Pro packs a larger 5,700mAh battery compared to the 5,500mAh battery in the X Fold 3. The Pro model supports faster 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, while the X Fold 3 offers 80W wired charging only.

Both phones come with dual-SIM 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, and an IR blaster. The Pro version also has some extra features, like a faster way to transfer files (USB 3.2 Gen2), better speakers for music and movies (stereo speakers with Wireless Lossless Hi-Fi audio), and a more secure way to unlock the phone with your fingerprint (two 3D ultrasonic fingerprint readers). The X Fold 3 utilizes a side-mounted fingerprint reader and has IPX4 water resistance, while the Pro version comes with a higher IPX8 water resistance rating.

The Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro are currently available for purchase in China, with shipments expected to begin later this month. The phones come in two color options: Eclipse Black and Solar White. Pricing starts at around $969 (Rs. 81,920) for the base X Fold 3 model and goes up to $1,523 (Rs. 1,28,730) for the top-of-the-line X Fold 3 Pro with 16GB RAM and 1TB of storage.

The Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro represent the latest advancements in foldable smartphone technology. With their large, bright displays, powerful processors, versatile camera systems, and long-lasting batteries, these phones are sure to appeal to users who demand the best in mobile technology.