vivo unveiled two new foldable phones under the Vivo X Fold 3 series in China this week along with other new products. The vanilla vivo X Fold 3 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, while the X Fold 3 Pro is the first foldable to feature the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. They are also equipped with a triple rear camera setup featuring a 50MP main sensor.
vivo X Fold 3 Series
Both the vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro have an ultra-thin design with a durable body, premium materials, and a carbon fiber hinge. Both sport an 8.03-inch AMOLED LTPO display with 2480 x 2200 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 4,500 nits of peak brightness, as well as support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
Under the hood, the vivo X Fold 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, while the X Fold 3 Pro gets the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. They are paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
For optics, the standard X Fold 3 has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, and 50MP portrait lens. The Pro model also has a 50MP main camera, but is bolstered with OIS, a 64MP 3x telephoto unit, a 50MP ultra-wide unit, and a V3 Imaging chip. Both have a 32MP front camera.
Battery-wise, the vivo X Fold 3 packs a 5,500mAh battery with 80W wired charging. The Pro variant gets a slightly bigger 5,700mAh cell with 100W wired and 50W wireless flash charge.
Other highlights include Android 14-based OriginOS 4, dual 5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, IR blaster, and NFC. Biometrics are handled by a side fingerprint scanner on the X Fold 3 and an ultrasonic 3D dual-screen scanner on the Pro.
vivo X Fold 3 Series Price and Availability
The vivo X Fold 3 series is now official in China and comes in multiple storage variants. The vanilla X Fold 3 with 12GB/256GB is priced at CNY 6,999, while the 16GB/256GB model is CNY 7,499. The higher 16GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB variants are CNY 7,999 and CNY 8,999, respectively.
The more premium vivo X Fold 3 Pro, on the other hand, comes in 16GB/512GB at CNY 9,999 and a top-end 16GB/1TB model at CNY 10,999.
The new foldable phones are available in Solar White and Eclipse Black colors. They are now up for pre-order in China, with shipping expected by the end of March.
Full Specifications:
| Category | vivo X Fold 3 | vivo X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.03″ AMOLED LTPO, 2480×2200, 120Hz, 4500 nits | 8.03″ AMOLED LTPO, 2480×2200, 120Hz, 4500 nits |
| 6.53” AMOLED, 1,172×2,748, 120Hz | 6.53” AMOLED, 1,172×2,748, 120Hz | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Up to 1TB UFS 4.0 | Up to 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP Main, 50MP Ultra-wide, 50MP Portrait, V2 Imaging Chip | 50MP Main (OIS), 64MP 3x Tele, 50MP Ultra-wide, V3 Imaging Chip |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP |
| Battery | 5,500mAh, 80W Wired Charging | 5,700mAh, 100W Wired, 50W Wireless Charging |
| Software | Android 14-based OriginOS 4 | Android 14-based OriginOS 4 |
| Connectivity | Dual 5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, IR Blaster | Dual 5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, IR Blaster |
| Biometrics | Side Fingerprint Scanner | 3D Ultrasonic Dual-Screen Fingerprint Scanner |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX8 |
vivo X Fold 3 Series FAQ
A1: The vivo X Fold 3 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, while the X Fold 3 Pro is the first foldable to feature the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.
Q2: What are the camera specifications of these foldables?
A2: The vivo X Fold 3 has a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, and 50MP portrait lens. The X Fold 3 Pro gets a 50MP main with OIS, 64MP 3x telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide, and a V3 Imaging chip.
Q3: How much do the vivo X Fold 3 series cost in China?
A3: The vivo X Fold 3 starts at CNY 6,999 for the 12GB/256GB model, going up to CNY 8,999 for the 16GB/1TB variant. The X Fold 3 Pro is priced from CNY 9,999 for the 16GB/512GB up to CNY 10,999 for the 16GB/1TB model.
Q4: What are the battery capacities and charging speeds?
A4: The vivo X Fold 3 packs a 5,500mAh battery with 80W wired charging, while the Pro has a slightly bigger 5,700mAh cell with 100W wired and 50W wireless flash charge support.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
