Vivo has launched its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the vivo X Fold6 in China, at its recent launch event. The new foldable arrives with a refined design, upgraded imaging hardware, a larger battery, enhanced durability, and a software experience tailored specifically for foldable devices.
Design and Display
The vivo X Fold6 adopts a refreshed design featuring rounded corners and a premium 2.5D metal frame. It is offered in three nature-inspired finishes:
- Blue Hole: Inspired by the iconic Great Blue Hole.
- Salt Lake: Based on the reflective scenery of the Uyuni Salt Flat.
- Polar Night: Designed to capture the calm atmosphere of a polar winter night.
The smartphone features a dual-display setup consisting of:
- Inner Display: 8.02-inch Samsung M14 AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Cover Display: 6.51-inch BOE AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Both displays carry TÜV Rheinland Global Eye Protection 3.0 certification and support hardware-level 1-nit brightness adjustment to improve viewing comfort in low-light conditions.
Performance and Hardware
Powering the vivo X Fold6 is the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super processor. To improve connectivity, vivo has integrated its self-developed 1+4 communication chipset, combining a dedicated global signal amplifier with four specialized chips for enhanced Wi-Fi performance and stronger signal penetration.
The foldable also offers IP5X dust resistance along with IPX8 and IPX9 water resistance ratings. vivo additionally claims the device remains operational in temperatures as low as -20°C.
Battery and Charging
The X Fold6 packs a massive 7,000mAh battery, making it one of the largest batteries in a foldable smartphone. It combines fifth-generation silicon anode technology with vivo's third-generation semi-solid-state battery technology to improve energy density and low-temperature performance.
Charging support includes 80W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging, matching the capabilities of its predecessor.
Camera System
The rear camera setup is powered by the vivo V3+ imaging chip and co-engineered with ZEISS.
| Camera | Specifications | Highlights |
| Main Camera | 200MP Samsung HPB sensor, 1/1.4-inch, f/1.68 aperture | ZEISS optics with OIS |
| Telephoto Camera | 50MP Sony LYT602 sensor, 1/1.95-inch, f/2.57 aperture | 3x periscope zoom with 200mm G2 teleconverter support |
| Ultra-wide Camera | 50MP sensor | Wide-angle photography |
Software Experience
The smartphone debuts OriginOS 6 Fold, an operating system designed specifically for foldable devices. One of its standout additions is the new Atomic Workbench, which introduces both serial and parallel multitasking modes.
The feature allows users to divide the large inner display into multiple workspaces, making it easier to browse the web, edit documents, create content, and communicate across different apps simultaneously.
vivo X Fold6 Specifications
| Inner Display | 8.02-inch (2504 × 2312 pixels) 2K+ LTPO AMOLED, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, UTG Glass, up to 5,000 nits peak brightness |
| Cover Display | 6.51-inch (2528 × 1120 pixels) FHD+ LTPO AMOLED, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, Dolby Vision, Armor Glass, up to 5,000 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super 3nm octa-core processor with Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 GPU |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| OS/UI | OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Rear Camera | 200MP Samsung HPB sensor (f/1.68, OIS, ZEISS T* coating) + 50MP ultra-wide (f/2.05, 15mm) + 50MP 3x periscope telephoto with Sony LYT602 sensor (f/2.57, ZEISS optics) |
| Front Camera | 20MP front camera on both the inner and outer displays (f/2.4) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, USB Type-C audio |
| Dimensions | 157.16 × 145.66 × 4.4mm (unfolded), 74.26 × 9.4mm (folded) |
| Weight | 228g (Polar Night, Salt Lake, Black Gold Edition), 235g (Blue Hole) |
| Durability | IP5X dust resistance, IPX8/IPX9 water resistance |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.4 LE, GPS (L1 + L5), BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, NFC, USB Type-C |
| Battery | 7,000mAh (typical) |
| Charging | 80W wired fast charging, 40W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging |
Pricing and Availability
The vivo X Fold6 is currently available for pre-order in China. Official sales are scheduled to begin on July 1.
| Variant | Price |
| 12GB RAM/256GB storage version | 7,999 yuan (approximately USD 1,175 / Rs. 1,10,990) |
| 12GB RAM/512GB storage version | 8,999 yuan (approximately USD 1,322 / Rs. 1,24,850) |
| 16GB RAM/512GB storage version | 9,999 yuan (approximately USD 1,469 / Rs. 1,38,720) |
| 16GB RAM/1TB storage version | 10,999 yuan (approximately USD 1,616 / Rs. 1,52,595) |
| 16GB RAM/1TB storage version/Blue Hole Professional Imaging Kit | 11,999 yuan (approximately USD 1,763 / Rs. 1,66,485) |
| 16GB RAM/1TB storage version/Black Gold Professional Imaging Kit | 12,299 yuan (approximately USD 1,807 / Rs. 1,70,650) |
