While multiple brands have actively launched book-style foldables over the past few years, it seems they are taking a different approach this year. Oppo recently introduced the Oppo Find N5 in China and Southeast Asia. While the OnePlus Open 2 was expected to debut as a rebranded version in markets like India and the US, OnePlus unexpectedly announced that it would not be launching a foldable phone this year, confirming that the Open 2 is not happening. At the same time, doubts persist about Xiaomi’s plans—while the brand is expected to launch the Mix Flip 2, it may not release the Mix Fold 5 this year. Now, a new leak raises questions about the existence of the rumored Vivo X Fold 4 and Huawei Mate X7.

Vivo X Fold 4 Pro – Will it skipped this year?

The Weibo post shown above from tipster Digital Chat Station, originally shared in January, listing the foldable phones expected from Chinese brands this year. These included the Oppo Find N5, Honor Magic V4, Vivo X Fold 4, and Huawei Mate X7. Notably, the post did not mention the Xiaomi Mix Fold 5.

Now, in a fresh leak, the tipster states that the only remaining Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered foldable phone is the Honor Magic V4. This casts doubt on the existence of the Vivo X Fold 4 (or X Fold 4 Pro, if that was its intended name).

To recall, Vivo’s X Fold series has always featured the latest Snapdragon chipset. Last year, the brand launched two foldables—the Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro —powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, respectively. Earlier reports suggested that this year, Vivo would release only one foldable, the X Fold 4 Pro, equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 6,000mAh battery.

Now, the new leak hints that Vivo might either launch the Vivo X Fold 4 Pro with a different Snapdragon chip or possibly a MediaTek SoC like the upcoming Dimensity 9400 Plus. Alternatively, the brand may completely skip launching a book-style foldable this year. However, before drawing any conclusions, it would be best to wait for further reports to clarify whether the X Fold 4 Pro will be released.

As for the Huawei Mate X7, it is still expected to launch in the second half of this year, featuring the company’s in-house Kirin chipset. For those who are waiting for the Magic V4, Honor is expected to unveil it in June this year in China.

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