Vivo X Fold 3 Pro to Launch in India on June 6
Vivo is set to launch its first foldable smartphone in India, the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, on June 6. This highly anticipated device has already been launched globally and now aims to make a significant impact in the Indian market. Here’s everything you need to know about this innovative smartphone in an easy-to-read format.
Key Features and Specifications
- Innovative Hinge Design:
- Carbon Fibre Keel Hinge: The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is the first foldable device to feature a Carbon Fibre Keel in its hinge, balancing lightweight design with impressive durability.
- Durability: Tested by TÜV Rheinland, the hinge is certified to last 12 years, enduring up to 500,000 folds.
- Display:
- Cover Display: 6.53-inch AMOLED display.
- Inner Display: 8.03-inch AMOLED LTPO folding display.
- Resolution and Brightness: Both screens offer a 2480x2200 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ support, and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits for stunning visuals.
- Design and Build:
- Lightweight: Weighs only 236 grams.
- Slim Profile: Folded thickness of 11.2mm, thanks to the 14.98-gram carbon fiber hinge.
- Performance:
- Processor: Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and Adreno GPU.
- Memory and Storage: Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS4.0 storage.
- Operating System: Runs on OriginOS 4 based on Android 14.
- Camera System:
- Main Camera: 50-megapixel ultra-sensing main camera with OIS.
- Telephoto Lens: 64MP 3x telephoto lens.
- Ultra-Wide Lens: 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens.
- Imaging Chip: V3 imaging chip.
- Front Camera: 32-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.
- Optics: Enhanced with ZEISS optics for superior image quality.
Pricing and Availability
Expected Price: Around Rs 1.2 lakh in India.
Sales Channels: Available on Flipkart, Vivo India's online store, and various offline retailers.
Competitive Landscape
- Main Competitors: Samsung, which leads the foldable smartphone market, and other brands like OnePlus, Oppo, and Motorola.
- Market Position: Vivo aims to strengthen its position in the premium segment with this launch.
Market Context
- Foldable Market: Although still niche, foldable smartphones are showing double-digit growth.
- Premium Segment: The foldable smartphone segment contributes to less than 1% of the Indian smartphone market but continues to grow.
Factory and Production
- Manufacturing: The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is being made at Vivo's new 170-acre factory in Greater Noida.
- Production Capacity: The factory aims to double its production capacity, reinforcing Vivo's commitment to the Indian market.
- Investment: Vivo has proposed an investment of Rs 7,500 crore to expand its production capabilities and develop India as a global export hub.