Vivo took out the heavy artillery. If the company introduced the Vivo X90 Pro just a few days ago, now the Chinese firm is not one, but doubling in two different formats. The first is the Vivo X Fold2, the new version of the folding book genre. The second is the Vivo X Flip, the first clamshell format model.

Both devices were announced in China and for now we don’t know if the firm plans to bring them to Spain. If it does, we will update this article with prices in euros. Let’s get to know them better when the time comes.

Datasheet of Vivo X Fold2

Vivo’s new folding book reaches full strength

we start with Live X Fold2, Vivo’s new folding book type recommendation. The Chinese firm is not new to folding, but has made a new version that does not compromise on strength. At the design level, it’s lost 33 grams and two millimeters over its predecessor, with a few new features plus a 33% improvement in hinge durability. As Vivo explains, the device can withstand around 400,000 shutdowns, which is certified by TÜV Rheinland.

Built-in display 8.03 inch AMOLED LTPO, thus becoming the largest to date. It’s not bad, with a high resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compatibility, as well as a maximum brightness peak of 1,800 nits. The outer screen is the one we will access when the fold is closed. It is AMOLED and has a size of 6.53 inches.

The engine deserves a special mention, which is a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 accompanied by 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to half a terras of UFS 4.0 storage. In summary, not short on speed. All of this is brought to life by a 4,800mAh battery compatible with 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging, as well as Android 13 running under Vivo’s own layer, OriginOS.

As for the camera, it’s a simple and well-known configuration that refreshes the image. Bet on ZEISS. We find a 50-megapixel main sensor, two 12-megapixel telephoto with optical magnification and a 12-megapixel wide-angle with 108º field of view. The front camera remains at 16 megapixels.

Datasheet of Vivo X Flip

Vivo’s first clamshell folding

The Vivo X Fold2 wasn’t the only foldable the company showed us today. The Chinese company also made its launch. Live X Flip, the first with foldable lid. This includes a camera module with two sensors on the upper back, as well as a large internal display under the module to see the camera preview, for example, while taking a photo.

The device is a only 3.15 millimeters thick when open. When closed, the thickness reaches 7.75 millimeters, which is not bad at all. The folding screen is AMOLED LTPO type and 6.74 inches in size. Its resolution is FullHD+ and, like its predecessor, it has a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ compatibility. According to Vivo, the hinge offers up to 500,000 times “without the screen completely breaking even after 10,000.”

terminal under the hood, Snapdragon 8+ Generation 1While not the most powerful of Qualcomm, it offers plenty of power. It is accompanied by 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to half a terras of UFS 3.1 storage. It also has a 4,400mAh battery, 44W fast charging and Android 13 with Vivo customization layer.

When it comes to the camera, ZEISS is once again present. In addition to the photography classic functions offered by this folding format, the terminal has a 50 megapixel main sensor OIS (optical stabilization) and 12 megapixel wide-angle. While it is true that selfies are possible with the main camera, the Vivo X Flip also has a 32-megapixel internal sensor.

Versions and prices of Vivo X Fold2 and Vivo X Flip

This Vivo X Fold2 and Vivo X Flip They have been announced in China and there is currently no news about their possible arrival in Spain. However, seeing the commitment Vivo has made to its high-end range, it wouldn’t be strange for them to come at some point. We will be awake. The Vivo X Fold2 starts at 1,193 Euros for the exchange, while the Vivo X Flip starts at 795 Euros for the exchange.

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