The upcoming Vivo X Fold 3 models are anticipated to feature an IPX8 rating for splash resistance, offering users enhanced protection against water ingress.
Vivo X Fold 3 is expected to launch soon alongside the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro model. Several leaks surrounding the purported foldable handsets have hinted at many expected features of the models as well as their probable launch timeline. Now, some promotional posters of the handsets have leaked and suggested several key specifications. The Pro model could be one of the first foldable smartphone to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.
A Weibo user leaked (via) alleged promotional posters of the anticipated Vivo X Fold 3 and Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. The phones are claimed to be light and slim with one of the posters also comparing the weight of the purported foldables with the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, suggesting that the foldable will be lighter than the latest Apple handsets. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models weigh 187g and 221g, respectively.
The posters also suggest that the Vivo X Fold 3 series handsets will arrive with an IPX8 rating for splash resistance. The base model is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, while the Pro model is likely to get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The phones are also likely to ship with Vivo’s in-house V3 imaging chips and Android 14-based OriginOS 4.
The Vivo X Fold 3 and Vivo X Fold 3 Pro are anticipated to feature 8.03-inch Samsung E7 AMOLED primary displays with a remarkable peak brightness level of 3,000 nits. Additionally, both models are expected to sport 6.53-inch outer screens, and both the inner and cover panels are likely to be equipped with ultrasonic fingerprint scanners to ensure security.
In terms of camera capabilities, the Vivo X Fold 3 handsets are rumored to boast a sophisticated camera setup, including a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a second 50-megapixel sensor with an ultrawide lens, and a 64-megapixel periscope shooter, all with optical image stabilization (OIS) support.
Furthermore, these phones are expected to feature robust battery capacities, with 5,500 mAh batteries powering the devices. The devices are also speculated to support fast charging technology, offering 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging capabilities.