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TL;DR
- A Vivo smartphone named “Vivo X Flip” has obtained Google Play certification.
- The Vivo X Flip will be part of Vivo’s current foldable lineup that features the Vivo X Fold.
A brand new Vivo system with mannequin quantity V2256A has simply obtained its Google Play certification. What’s fascinating about this system is that it handed by means of certification with the “Vivo X Flip” branding, indicating that the Chinese language OEM intends to launch a flip-style foldable that might compete in opposition to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.
Vivo already has a big foldable within the type of the Vivo X Fold that has the identical type issue because the Galaxy Z Fold 4. So it is sensible that the corporate is now shifting on to clamshell-style foldables as its subsequent frontier.
However earlier than you get too excited, a Google Play certification does not likely assure that the Vivo X Flip will see a worldwide launch. It simply signifies that the system can use Google Play Companies in a certified method. It stays to be seen whether or not or not Vivo will carry its flip foldable to the worldwide markets. Competing gadgets just like the OPPO Discover N2 Flip have seen a launch exterior of China, so we’re hopeful, however we gained’t maintain our breath on it.
The Vivo X Flip with its V2256A mannequin quantity was additionally noticed on Geekbench final week. The benchmark outcomes point out that the system may include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC, 12GB of RAM, and Android 13 out of the field. Do notice that Geekbench consequence listings are simple to govern, so take these specs with a pinch of salt.
In response to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Vivo X Flip can have a 6.8-inch main show with a 120Hz refresh price. The telephone can also be anticipated to return with a 50MP Sony IMX866 main digital camera and a 12MP Sony IMX663 ultrawide digital camera. The rear cameras will proceed to flaunt the ZEISS branding that Vivo flagships do.
We count on the Vivo X Flip to launch subsequent month, however possible in China just for now. As talked about, we have no idea if the corporate plans to launch the system in different areas. However it’s nonetheless good to see increasingly firms flip up the warmth within the foldable house.
