A recent leak cast doubt on the existence of the Vivo X Fold 4 / 4 Pro (or whatever the company may call it) after tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) stated that the only remaining Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered foldable this year is the Honor Magic V4. This led to speculation that the Vivo X Fold 4, which was previously expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite, might have been cancelled or could launch with a different chipset. Now, in a new revelation, DCS has seemingly confirmed that the X Fold 4 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which debuted in 2023.
Vivo X Fold 4 key specifications (rumored)
The latest leak suggests that Vivo’s upcoming foldable will be an ultra-light and thin device featuring a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera and support for wireless charging. It is also tipped to house a large 6,000mAh battery and feature an IPX8 water resistance rating.
The other major change on the X Fold 4 will be the inclusion of a side-facing fingerprint scanner instead of an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The leak describes it as a “popularization” model, implying that Vivo may be positioning it as a more affordable book-style foldable compared to its predecessors.
DCS hinted at the reason behind this chipset choice by stating, “The price of Snapdragon 8E is +1000, are you willing to buy it?” This suggests that the Snapdragon 8 Elite would significantly increase the cost of the device, making it less appealing to consumers. By opting for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Vivo can keep costs lower while still offering flagship-level performance.
Leaked specifications indicate that the Vivo X Fold 4 will feature a large, high-refresh-rate AMOLED display with minimal bezels. The device is expected to sport a sophisticated hinge mechanism to reduce the crease and improve durability.
Its camera setup will likely include a primary 50-megapixel sensor, a periscope telephoto lens for enhanced zoom capabilities, and an ultra-wide sensor. Additionally, the X Fold 4 is expected to support fast wired and wireless charging, ensuring all-day usability. As per reports, the device may launch in June this year in China.
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