At its latest press conference, vivo officially announced its newest foldable flagship smartphone, the vivo X Fold6. The device introduces notable updates in design, imaging capabilities, battery technology, and multitasking software.
Design and Display
The vivo X Fold6 features an updated physical design incorporating rounded corners and a 2.5D metal frame structure. The smartphone is available in three nature-inspired color variants:
- Blue Hole: Inspired by the oceanic Great Blue Hole.
- Salt Lake: Modeled after the reflective landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flat.
- Polar Night: Designed to evoke a calm polar winter night.
The smartphone is built around a dual-screen configuration:
- Internal Display: An 8.02-inch Samsung M14 panel featuring a 120Hz refresh rate.
- External Display: A 6.51-inch BOE panel, also supporting a 120Hz refresh rate.
Both panels have received TÜV Rheinland Global Eye Protection 3.0 certification and incorporate hardware-level 1-nit low-light adjustment capabilities to manage user eye fatigue in dim environments.
Hardware and Performance Specifications
The device is powered by the Dimensity 9500 Super Edition processor. For network stability, the phone includes vivo’s self-developed 1+4 communication chipset, which comprises a single global signal amplifier alongside four specialized Wi-Fi enhancement and wall-penetrating chips.
Durability ratings include IP5X dust resistance, as well as IPX8 and IPX9 water resistance certifications. The manufacturer also claims the hardware is freeze-proof down to -20°C.
Battery and Charging
The X Fold6 contains a 7,000mAh capacity battery. It is the first in the industry to combine fifth-generation silicon anode technology with vivo’s exclusive third-generation semi-solid-state battery technology, optimizing energy density and temperature resilience.
The device supports 80W wired and 40W wireless charging, similar to the predecessor.
Camera System
The rear camera module is built around a V3+ imaging chip and a multi-lens configuration developed in partnership with Zeiss:
| Camera Type | Sensor & Optics Specifications | Additional Features |
| Main Camera | 200MP HPB sensor, 1/1.4″ size, f/1.68 aperture | Zeiss optics |
| Telephoto Lens | 50MP LYT602 sensor, 1/1.95″ size, f/2.57 aperture | 3X periscope zoom, 200mm G2 teleconverter support |
| Ultra-Wide Lens | 50MP sensor |
Software and Multitasking
On the software side, the vivo X Fold6 debuts OriginOS 6 Fold, an operating system specifically optimized for the foldable form factor. A core addition is the Atomic Workbench, which introduces serial and parallel processing modes. This interface enables users to split the large internal screen to run multiple applications simultaneously—facilitating concurrent tasks such as document viewing, web searching, content creation, and messaging on a single display interface.
vivo X Fold6 specifications
- 8.02-inch (2504 x 2312 pixels) 2K+ AMOLED LTPO display with 1-120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, up to 5000 nits brightness, UTG Glass, Dolby Vision
- 6.51-inch (2528×1120 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED LTPO display with 1-120Hz refresh rate, up to 5000 nits brightness, Armor Glass, Dolby Vision
- Octa-Core Dimensity 9500 Super 3nm processor with Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 GPU
- 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X RAM with 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 storage
- OriginOS 6 based on Android 16
- Dual SIM
- 200MP camera with 1/1.4″ Samsung HPB sensor, f/1.68 aperture, OIS, Zeiss T* coating, 50MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.05 aperture, 15mm focal length, 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera with 1/1.95″ Sony LYT602 sensor, f/2.57 aperture, ZEISS optics
- 20MP front camera on the inside and outside with f/2.4 aperture
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- USB Type-C Audio, Stereo speakers
- Dimensions: 157.16×145.66×4.4mm (expanded)/ 74.26×9.4mm (Closed); Weight: 228g (Polar Night, Salt Lake, Black Gold Edition) / 235g (Blue Hole)
- Dust and Waterproof ( IP5X/IPX8/IPX9 ratings)
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4 LE, GPS (L1 + L5 Dual band), BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, NFC, USB Type-C
- 7000mAh (typical) battery with 80W fast charging, 40W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
Pricing
- 12GB+256GB: 7999 yuan (USD 1,175 / Rs. 1,10,990 approx.)
- 12GB+512GB: 8999 yuan (USD 1,322 / Rs. 1,24,850 approx.)
- 16GB+512GB: 9999 yuan (USD 1,469 / Rs. 1,38,720 approx.)
- 16GB+1TB: 10999 yuan (USD 1,616 / Rs. 1,52,595 approx.)
- 16GB+1TB Bluehole Professional Imaging Kit: 11999 yuan (USD 1,763 / Rs. 1,66,485 approx.)
- 16GB+1TB Black Gold Professional Imaging Kit: 12299 yuan (USD 1,807 / Rs. 1,70,650 approx.)
The phone is now available to order and will go on sale in China starting from July 1st.