In a significant move in the Indian smartphone market, Vivo has launched its latest foldable phone, the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. This new release marks Vivo’s inaugural foldable phone offering in India, even though it has an array of such devices primarily available in China. The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, which has already seen success in the Chinese market, brings a host of impressive features and specifications. Key highlights include the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a Zeiss-engineered triple rear camera system, and a large 8.03-inch AMOLED inner display.
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| Vivo X Fold 3 Pro source: Vivo India |
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro Price and Availability in India
The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is available in a stunning Celestial Black color variant, and it comes in a single configuration of 16GB RAM with 512GB storage, priced at Rs 1,59,999. Currently open for pre-booking through the Vivo India website, Amazon, and Flipkart, the device will be officially available from June 13. Vivo is offering enticing introductory promotions, including up to Rs 15,000 in bank discounts for payments made via HDFC and SBI cards, an exchange bonus of up to Rs 10,000, and a one-time free screen replacement offer.
For those preferring installment options, Vivo offers up to 24 months of no-cost EMI plans, with monthly payments starting at Rs 6,666. Additionally, the Vivo Wireless Charger 2.0, priced at Rs 5,999, will be available from June 17 through the Vivo E-store and offline channels.
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro Specifications
The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, paired with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS4.0 storage, operating on Android 14 withuntouch OS 14. It boasts an 8.03-inch primary 2K E7 AMOLED display with 4,500 nits peak brightness along with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support. Additionally, it features a 6.53-inch AMOLED cover display, both offering a 120Hz refresh rate. The main screen and cover screen deliver screen-to-body ratios of 91.77% and 90.92% respectively.
Design-wise, the smartphone features a carbon fiber hinge, tested for durability up to 100 folds per day for over 12 years. The device’s structure combines a glass front, glass fiber back, and an aluminum alloy middle frame.
The phone's camera system includes a Zeiss-branded triple rear setup: a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 64-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x zoom, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. Both the main and cover screens have 32-megapixel selfie cameras. It is further enhanced by Vivo’s V3 imaging chip.
Connectivity and Additional Features
Offering extensive connectivity, the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro supports 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, multiple global navigation systems, OTG, and a USB Type-C port. Sensor options include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, proximity sensor, gyro, electronic compass, color temperature sensor, laser focus sensor, air pressure sensor, multispectral sensor, and an infrared blaster. The device also includes a fingerprint sensor and boasts an IPX8 rating for dust and water resistance.
Battery and Charging
The smartphone features a 5,700mAh battery, supporting 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. When unfolded, it measures 159.96 x 142.4 x 5.2mm and weighs 236 grams.
