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vivo X Fold (12GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,280RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:8.03 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP

vivo X Fold (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

90%

8.1

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 88% of smartphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

3.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

25%

8.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.8

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

7.7

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

9.1

Audio

3%

5.9

Design

â–²Better than 88%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices
    N/A~ £1,280
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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo X Fold (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

25%

8.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.8

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

7.7

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

9.1

Audio

3%

5.9

Design

8.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
vivo X Fold (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

3.8

Price

6.8
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor which is faster than processors in 81.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 75.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP which is higher than that of 64.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/3.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/3.4 which is wider than that of 72.9% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
8.03 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 8.03 inches which is larger than the screens of 99.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.2% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1916x 2160 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1916x2160 px which is higher than that of 92% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
360 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 360 ppi which is lower than that of 76.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,600 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,600 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 76.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 1.2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
66 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 66 W which is faster than in 67.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
37 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 37 min which is faster than 87.7% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.6% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
162 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162 mm which is shorter than 67.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Width
144.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 144.9 mm which is wider than 99.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
6.3 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 6.3 mm which is thinner than 98.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
311 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 311 g which is heavier than 93.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
139,968 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 139,968 cm³ which is larger than 90.6% of smartphones.
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vivo X Fold (12GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 5 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (5 x vs 0 x).
    5 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1916x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1916x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.36 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    8.03 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 3.07x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,562 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,562 vs 3,115
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 3.07x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,562 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,562 vs 3,115
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.5x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 2.03x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (2,491 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    2,491 vs 1,226
  • 50% more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (6144 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (512 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    512 vs 256
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Jovi AI Assistant, AI Scene Recognition, AI Smart Mirror, AI Audio Zoom
    productivity vs fundamental
  • 5 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (5 x vs 0 x).
    5 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports Dolby Vision video recording
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision video recording, the average smartphone does not. 10.7% of smartphones support Dolby Vision.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.2 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.2 vs 2.0
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1916x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1916x2160 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.36 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    8.03 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Better display glass type
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Ultra Thin Glass (UTG)
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Has a secondary display
    This smartphone features a secondary display, the average smartphone does not. 6.7% of smartphones include a secondary screen.
  • Has a curved display
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 2x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (66 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    66 W vs 33 W
  • 2.5x faster wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (50 W vs 20 W). The average speed is 20 W.
    50 W vs 20 W
  • 25 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (37 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    37 min vs 62 min
  • 2x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    10 W vs 5 W
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 2 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (6.3 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    6.3 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Is foldable
    This smartphone is foldable, the average smartphone is not. 3.9% of smartphones are foldable devices.
  • 1.6 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (162 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    162 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 25.7% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (584 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    584 min vs 786 min
  • 58.5% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (311 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    311 g vs 196.2 g
  • 8.9% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (360 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    360 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 8% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4600 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 4.92x more expensive
    vivo X Fold (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£1,280 vs £260).
    £1,280 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    vivo X Fold (12GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 8.2% worse value for money
    vivo X Fold (12GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.78 vs 7.3).
    6.78 vs 7.34
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 8.9% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (360 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    360 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (120 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 25.7% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (584 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    584 min vs 786 min
  • 8% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4600 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 58.5% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (311 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    311 g vs 196.2 g
  • 68.9 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (144.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    144.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    April 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 43.1% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (139968 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    139,968 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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xda-developers.com
01/04/2022
Summary of the review
Vivo X Fold Hands-On: Setting foldable goals for 2022(www.notebookcheck.net) | June 19, 2022 | Vivo X Fold Smartphone Review
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androidcentral.com
28/06/2022
Summary of the review
Vivo X Fold hands-on: Foldables can actually have good cameras
S
smartzone.de
23/05/2022
Summary of the review
Vivo X Fold Review - The Foldable with ZEISS Technology!
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journaldugeek.com
20/07/2022
Summary of the review
Hands-on with the Vivo X Fold: A massive smartphone AND a mini tablet
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numerama.com
30/07/2022
Summary of the review
We tried the Vivo X Fold, the folding smartphone that wants to make Samsung look obsolete
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businessinsider.es
22/09/2022
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I've tried vivo's first foldable phone, the X Fold
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xataka.com
22/09/2022
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Vivo X Fold, first impressions: a foldable that does its homework and leaves us wanting more
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tweakers.net
30/03/2022
Summary of the review
Vivo X Fold to be announced in April with Zeiss camera
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What we like about vivo X Fold (12GB + 512GB)

  • Sleek, thin, and lightweight design for a foldable phone, often feeling like a regular phone when folded.
  • Excellent and vibrant inner and outer AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and high brightness, including an effective anti-reflective film.
  • Class-leading battery life (especially on X Fold 3 Pro and X Fold 5 with 5,700mAh/6,000mAh batteries), often lasting over a day with heavy use.
  • Impressive and versatile camera system with Zeiss optics, producing detailed photos, good zoom capabilities (3x optical periscope telephoto), and great portrait shots.
  • Durable build quality with strong hinge design and official IPX8 water and IP5X dust resistance ratings.
  • Fast wired (80W/100W) and wireless charging, with the charger often included in the box.
  • Good overall performance for daily tasks and multitasking, even with previous generation processors.
  • Useful software features for productivity and multitasking (like Origin Workbench).
  • Physical mute slider button (on some models) which is a rare and convenient feature on Android phones.

What we don't like about vivo X Fold (12GB + 512GB)

  • Limited availability to China and select Asian markets, not officially sold in Europe or the U.S..
  • Software optimization can be mediocre, with some app scaling issues due to the unconventional aspect ratio and less frequent Android OS updates compared to rivals like Samsung.
  • Inner folding screen is still susceptible to marks or scratches from fingernails, requiring careful handling.
  • Speaker quality is sometimes described as mediocre or tinny compared to non-foldable flagship phones.
  • Performance can be subject to thermal throttling during demanding tasks like heavy gaming, due to the thin design.
  • Some models use a side-mounted fingerprint sensor instead of the more premium in-display ultrasonic sensors found in older generations.
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack or expandable storage.

Verdict

The Vivo X Fold (12GB + 512GB variant) is a premium first-generation foldable smartphone from April 2022, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and featuring an expansive 8.03-inch LTPO AMOLED inner display and a 6.53-inch AMOLED cover display, both with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. A key strength is its versatile quad-camera system with Zeiss optics, including a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 48MP ultrawide, a 12MP telephoto (2x optical zoom), and an 8MP periscope lens (5x optical zoom), offering great photo flexibility. It is also one of the few foldables to include dual ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensors and supports fast 66W wired and 50W wireless charging for its 4,600mAh battery. The main drawbacks include its heavy weight at 311g, the use of an older generation processor compared to newer models, and a lack of an official IP rating for water and dust resistance, as well as potential software issues with notifications on the original Chinese ROM.

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