Amidst the flurry of leaks surrounding Vivo’s upcoming horizontal foldable lineup, one crucial detail has remained elusive – the launch date. However, a recent revelation from a prominent Weibo leakster, Panda is Bald, has shed light on the potential unveiling timeframe for these highly anticipated devices.
According to the leakster’s tentative information, vivo is gearing up to unveil the vivo X Fold3 and the much-awaited X Fold3 Pro during the last week of March, specifically within the March 26-28 window. This launch timeline suggests that the new foldable models could make their debut nearly a month ahead of schedule, as the predecessor X Fold2 was unveiled on April 20 last year.
While details surrounding the vivo X Fold3 and X Fold3 Pro continue to trickle in, a recent report suggests that the X Fold3 Pro might become the first foldable smartphone to be powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Conversely, the vanilla X Fold3 is rumored to be equipped with the older but still formidable Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. However, an alternative report points to the possibility of a yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 being the driving force behind the Pro model, while the vanilla variant could feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset.
Interestingly, vivo has a history of employing different chipsets for the Chinese and international versions of its smartphones, lending credence to the possibility that both reports might hold true for their respective regional variants.
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On the camera front, the vivo X Fold3 is expected to boast a triple 50MP camera setup, comprising a main sensor, an ultra-wide lens, and a 2x telephoto lens. Meanwhile, the X Fold3 Pro is rumored to take things up a notch with a 64MP periscope lens, although the focal length remains undisclosed.
The X Fold3 Pro is also anticipated to feature an impressive 120W wired and 50W wireless charging capabilities, matching the specifications of its predecessor, the X Fold2. Additionally, this Pro model is expected to be the first in Vivo’s foldable lineup to offer dust and water resistance, a feature that has been notably absent from previous iterations.
Amidst the excitement surrounding the foldable lineup, vivo might have another surprise in store – the potential unveiling of next-generation tablets. Rumors suggest that the vivo Pad 3 and Pad 3 Pro could also make their debut alongside the foldable devices, with the former purportedly powered by the Dimensity 9300 chipset and the latter sporting the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor.
As the rumored launch window of March 26-28 draws closer, tech enthusiasts and vivo fans alike are eagerly awaiting official confirmation from the company regarding the unveiling of these highly anticipated devices. With the potential for groundbreaking foldable smartphones and tablets on the horizon, vivo appears poised to make waves in the mobile technology landscape once again.