The Vivo X Flip was debuted alongside the Vivo X Fold2. This is the first clamshell folding phone from the brand. Vivo has joined the bandwagon of vertical folding phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, OPPO Find N2 Flip, Motorola Razr etc.
Notably, the Vivo X Flip has a unique secondary display, unlike its competitors. 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 Specifications
Display
- Main – 6.74-inch (2520 × 1080 pixels) FHD+AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 1920Hz High frequency PWM dimming
- Secondary – 3-inch (682 × 422 pixels) AMOLED display with 60Hz refresh rate
Processor: Octa Core Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 730 GPU
RAM/Storage: 12GB LPDDR5X RAM with 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
OS: OriginOS 3 based on Android 13
SIM: Dual SIM
Rear Camera: Dual
- 50MP with f/1.75 aperture, OIS, Zeiss T* coating
- 12MP 106° ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture
Selfie Camera: 32MP on the inside and outside with f/2.45 aperture
Fingerprint sensor: Yes, Side-mounted
Multimedia: USB Type-C Audio, Stereo speakers
Dimensions: 166.42 (expanded) / 86.4mm (folded)× 75.25×7.75~8.19mm (unfolded)/ 16.62~17.56mm (folded)
Weight: 198g (Purple and Black) / 199g (Gold)
Network/Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS (L1 + L5 Dual band), NFC, USB Type-C
Battery: 4400mAh (typical) with 44W fast charging
Vivo X Flip Price 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.