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

Avg. price:~£1,620RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:8.03 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 48 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP

vivo X Fold Plus (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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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

90%

8.1

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 89% of smartphones
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 10
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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 98% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

2.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
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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%

8.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.3

Camera

15%

8.7

Display

15%

7.6

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

8.8

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

â–²Better than 88%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo X Fold Plus (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
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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%

8.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.3

Camera

15%

8.7

Display

15%

7.6

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

8.8

Audio

3%

6.0

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
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
vivo X Fold Plus (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

2.0

Price

6.2
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 84.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2.4% 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
3.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.2 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 81.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.1% 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 & 48 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 48 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 64.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.75 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 & f/3.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.75 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 & f/3.4 which is wider than that of 79.1% 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
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 1 SIM slots, which is fewer than in 96.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 3.7% 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
4,730 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,730 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 74.5% of smartphones.
Charging speed
80 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 80 W which is faster than in 78.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 7.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
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
?
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 Plus (12GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 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
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • 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
  • 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
  • 33.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 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
  • 33.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 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
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.2 GHz & 3x2.75 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.2 GHz & 3x2.75 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 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
  • 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
  • 6.6% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (11,494 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    11,494 vs 10,783
  • 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 laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 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 & 48 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 48 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.75 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 & f/3.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.75 & f/1.98 & f/2.2 & f/3.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 57.5% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (334 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    334 min vs 786 min
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 6.23x more expensive
    vivo X Fold Plus (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£1,620 vs £260).
    £1,620 vs £260
  • 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
  • 6.23x more expensive
    vivo X Fold Plus (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£1,620 vs £260).
    £1,620 vs £260
  • 17.5% worse value for money
    vivo X Fold Plus (12GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.24 vs 7.3).
    6.24 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    vivo X Fold Plus (12GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 5.3% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (900 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    900 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.
  • 1 fewer SIM slot/s
    This smartphone has fewer SIM slots than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 SIM slots.
    1 vs 2
  • 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
  • 57.5% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (334 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    334 min vs 786 min
  • 5.4% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4730 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,730 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.
    September 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

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What we like about vivo X Fold Plus (12GB + 512GB)

  • Excellent, bright displays with high refresh rates and minimal crease visibility, enhanced by an anti-reflective film.
  • Great camera system with impressive photo quality, including a versatile quad-camera setup with periscope telephoto lens and Zeiss optics.
  • Powerful performance due to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, handling gaming and multitasking smoothly.
  • Premium design and solid, tough build quality that feels good in the hand.
  • Good battery life for a foldable device, with very fast 80W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
  • Large internal and cover screens make the phone usable as a regular smartphone when folded and a mini-tablet when unfolded.
  • Immersive audio recording capabilities with outstanding stereo wideness.
  • Features like a wide cover screen, 12GB RAM, and large storage options (256GB/512GB) are highly appreciated.
  • Better value compared to some competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Fold series.
  • Unique hinge mechanism that contributes to durability and minimal screen glare.

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

  • The device is heavy and bulky compared to non-foldable phones and some competitor foldables.
  • Software/OS can have some optimization issues, such as notification badge problems or a lack of features found in competitor UIs (e.g., Samsung DeX).
  • Lack of an official IP rating for water and dust resistance, which is a significant drawback for a premium device.
  • Average audio playback quality for music and movies, not living up to the phone's dimensions and price point.
  • Limited global availability and slower software updates compared to more mainstream brands.
  • No memory card slot or 3.5mm mini-jack.
  • Touch and motion control issues sometimes lead to frame drops and a lack of smoothness, especially during gaming.
  • Collects finger grease easily on the matte back panel.

Verdict

The Vivo X Fold Plus (12GB + 512GB) is a premium foldable smartphone powered by the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, featuring a substantial 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It boasts dual 120Hz AMOLED displays: a large 8.03-inch foldable LTPO inner screen and a 6.53-inch AMOLED cover display, both supporting HDR10+. A highlight is the versatile quad-camera system co-engineered with Zeiss optics, including a 50MP main sensor, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto, and an 8MP periscope lens with OIS, capable of 8K video recording. Pros include the impressive, gapless folding design, excellent multitasking capabilities, a large 4,730mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging, and fast, reliable 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanners on both screens. Cons primarily involve its availability being limited to the China market (running Origin OS), the device being heavy and somewhat bulky, a lack of official ingress protection rating (IP certification) for dust/water resistance on this specific model, and a high price point.

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