The Vivo X Flip has debuted alongside the Vivo X Fold 2. It is the first clamshell folding phone from the brand. Vivo has joined the bandwagon of vertical folding phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, OPPO Find N2 Flip, Motorola Razr etc. Notably, the Vivo X Flip has a unique secondary display, unlike its competitors. Read on to know what the device offers out of the box.
Vivo X Fip specifications and features
The Vivo X Fold 2 is a vertical folding phone. It has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display bearing a center-aligned punch-hole cutout and a tall aspect ratio. The device features an FHD+ resolution, 1,200 nits peak brightness, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support. The X Flip’s back panel has a horizontal secondary display with slightly curved edges that spans from the left edge to right. The secondary screen measures 3 inches with an AMOLED panel and bears a resolution of 682 x 422 pixels. It can be used for various purposes like using payment codes, viewing information, NFC, music playback, and more.
In terms of design, the Vivo X Flip flaunts an embossed diamond cut pattern on the back panel. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. The foldable device has a Flex Mode that lets users prop the device up for hands-free calling, video playback, and photography. Vivo says that it has used ultra-thin glass for invisible crease and the hinge is claimed to last 500,000 times.
The Vivo X Flip has a circular camera module at the top left corner. The phone features a ZEISS-branded 50MP OIS-enabled primary sensor paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. There is a 32MP front-facing selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the Vivo X Flip is equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. It packs 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. The device draws its power from a 4,400mAh battery unit with support for 44W fast charging. Software-wise, the foldable phone runs on Android 13-based OriginOS 3.
Connectivity options on the Vivo X Flip include a USB-C port, WiFi, Bluetooth, dual-band GPS, and 5G.
Vivo X Flip pricing and availability
The Vivo X Flip starts at RMB 5,999 (~$871) for the 12GB + 256GB option and the 12GB + 512GB variant carries a price tag of RMB 6,999 (~$1,017). The foldable phone is up for pre-orders with sales commencing from April 28th. It is offered in Drill Black, Silk Gold, and Ling Purple colors.
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