The new vivo X Fold3 and X Fold3 Pro were officially revealed this week, each boasting unique features. The vanilla model stands out as the lightest book-style foldable device, while the Pro version claims the title of being the first foldable phone to come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
For a more in-depth look at the discrepancies between the two models, you can refer to the official announcement news. Here, we will provide a brief summary of the key differences. The Pro variant features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 50MP main camera with a larger sensor, a 64MP 70mm periscope lens, and a sizable 5,700mAh battery supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Additionally, it boasts an IPX8 rating for water submersion.
On the other hand, the vanilla model is powered by the older Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, houses a smaller 50MP main camera sensor (1/1.49” vs. 1/1.3”), and a more modest 50MP telephoto camera with 2x zoom capability. The battery capacity is slightly lower at 5,500mAh, supporting 80W wired charging only, and it carries an IPX4 rating.
Both models share the same impressive display specs – an 8.03” 120Hz 10-bit LTPO OLED primary screen and a 6.53” 120Hz OLED external display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The Pro model includes dual ultrasonic fingerprint readers, while the vanilla version features a single side-mounted reader.
The vanilla vivo X Fold3 stands out for its remarkably light weight of 219g, making it one of the lightest foldable devices on the market. It even surpasses the Honor V Purse in weight, which is lighter by just 5g. Despite its lightweight design, it manages to pack a larger 5,500mAh battery.
Comparatively, the vivo X Fold3 Pro boasts a massive 5,700mAh battery capacity, offering power that rivals traditional bar-shaped phones. The Pro model’s superior battery capacity places it ahead of many foldable devices in terms of endurance.
Price-wise, the vanilla vivo X Fold3 starts at CNY 7,000 ($970/€895/₹80,800) for the 12GB/256GB model, while the Pro variant begins at a higher price point of CNY 10,000 ($1,385/€1,275/₹117,000) for the 16GB/512GB model.
While there is no official confirmation yet, there is some speculation that at least the Pro model may launch internationally. In terms of competition, options are limited, especially in China. However, other foldable devices using the older Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset may soon be replaced by newer models, like the upcoming Z Fold6.
For those considering their options, competing models like the Galaxy Z Fold5, Honor Magic V2, Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, and OnePlus Open offer similar specifications but with slightly different price points and features.
Ready to make a decision? Cast your vote for the vanilla vivo X Fold3 below:
Now, let’s shift our focus to the vivo X Fold3 Pro:
