In today’s smartphone market, having a foldable device in your lineup is essential to be taken seriously. Vivo understands this demand and offers both flip-style and standard foldable phones. In this review, we will focus on the vivo X Fold2, a remarkable device that sets itself apart from the competition with its distinctive features and enhancements. Unfortunately, this innovative smartphone is currently limited to the Chinese market, which is disappointing for potential users worldwide.
Unveiling the Vivo X Fold2:
One standout feature of the X Fold2 is its inclusion of not one, but two under-display ultrasonic fingerprint readers. This unique implementation is exclusive to the X Fold2, making it the only foldable smartphone known to offer such a feature. We’ll delve into this further shortly.
Furthermore, the X Fold2 boasts the fastest wired charging solution among foldable devices, supporting an impressive 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The battery capacity has also been increased to 4,800 mAh, placing it on par with flagship devices of standard form factors.
Specifications: Vivo X Fold2
Body:
The X Fold2 features a glass and vegan leather body with a sturdy metal frame, measuring 161.3×143.4×6.0mm and weighing 279g.
Display:
It showcases an 8.03″ Foldable LTPO4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, reaching a peak brightness of 1800 nits. The resolution is 1916x2160px, with an aspect ratio of 10.15:9 and a pixel density of 360ppi. The cover display is a 6.53″ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, achieving a peak brightness of 1600 nits. It has a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and an aspect ratio of 21:9.
Chipset:
Powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm), the X Fold2 houses an octa-core processor, including 1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, and 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510. The device also features the Adreno 740 GPU.
Memory:
The X Fold2 offers two storage options: 256GB with 12GB RAM and 512GB with 12GB RAM, both utilizing UFS 4.0 technology.
OS/Software: Running on Android 13 with OriginOS 3, the X Fold2 incorporates the latest operating system and Vivo’s custom user interface.
Rear Camera:
The device presents a wide (main) camera with 50 MP resolution, f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.49″ sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, and OIS. It also includes a telephoto camera with 12 MP resolution, f/2.0 aperture, 47mm focal length, 1/2.93″ sensor size, 1.22µm pixel size, Dual Pixel PDAF, and 2x optical zoom. Additionally, an ultra-wide-angle camera with 12 MP resolution, f/2.0 aperture, 16mm focal length, 108˚ field of view, 1/2.93″ sensor size, and 1.22µm pixel size is present.
Front Camera:
The front camera setup consists of a wide (main) camera with 16 MP resolution and f/2.5 aperture, along with an internal wide camera with identical specifications.
Video Capture:
The rear camera supports 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps video recording with gyro-EIS. The front camera allows 1080p@30fps video capture.
Battery:
With a 4800mAh battery capacity, the X Fold2 offers rapid charging capabilities, advertising 100% charge in 26 minutes through its 120W wired charging and 40 minutes through its 50W wireless charging. It also supports 10W reverse wireless charging.
Connectivity:
The device supports 5G connectivity, dual SIM functionality, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX HD, and NFC.
Miscellaneous:
The X Fold2 includes an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader, as well as stereo speakers for enhanced audio experience.
Enhancements and Upgrades:
The main display of the X Fold2 has received significant improvements. Although maintaining the same size as its predecessor at 8.03″, it now incorporates an LTPO4 Foldable OLED screen that supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision in addition to its fast 120Hz refresh rate. The external display also retains its size while featuring high-end features like a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support.
Camera and Performance:
The X Fold2 is equipped with the latest flagship hardware, utilizing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with a minimum of 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The camera department sees modest upgrades, with the main sensor being larger and the periscope 5x zoom camera replaced by a standard 2x zoom camera. The latter benefits from a larger sensor with an improved f/2.0 aperture, enhancing low-light performance. The ultrawide camera gains autofocus but no longer employs a Quad-Bayer sensor. Overall, the camera experience is a mixed bag.
Summary
While cameras have not been the primary focus of foldable smartphones, the X Fold2 presents itself as a competent rival to industry-leading devices. However, it is unfortunate that only Chinese users will have the opportunity to own this innovative device. Unboxing the X Fold2 is a luxurious experience, with the retail box containing a 120W-capable charging brick and a USB-C to USB-C cable. Additionally, Vivo includes a two-piece protective case that perfectly matches the X Fold2’s design, ensuring both aesthetics and protection for the device.
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