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TL;DR
- A Vivo smartphone named “Vivo X Flip” has acquired Google Play certification.
- The Vivo X Flip will be a part of Vivo’s present foldable lineup that features the Vivo X Fold.
A brand new Vivo gadget with mannequin quantity V2256A has simply acquired its Google Play certification. What’s fascinating about this gadget is that it handed by way 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 kind issue because the Galaxy Z Fold 4. So it is smart 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 probably not assure that the Vivo X Flip will see a worldwide launch. It simply signifies that the gadget can use Google Play Companies in a certified method. It stays to be seen whether or not or not Vivo will convey its flip foldable to the worldwide markets. Competing units just like the OPPO Discover N2 Flip have seen a launch outdoors 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 gadget might include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC, 12GB of RAM, and Android 13 out of the field. Do observe that Geekbench consequence listings are simple to govern, so take these specs with a pinch of salt.
In accordance with Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Vivo X Flip could have a 6.8-inch main show with a 120Hz refresh charge. The telephone can be anticipated to return with a 50MP Sony IMX866 main digicam and a 12MP Sony IMX663 ultrawide digicam. The rear cameras will proceed to flaunt the ZEISS branding that Vivo flagships do.
We anticipate the Vivo X Flip to launch subsequent month, however seemingly in China just for now. As talked about, we have no idea if the corporate plans to launch the gadget in different areas. But it surely’s nonetheless good to see increasingly corporations flip up the warmth within the foldable area.
