Vivo X Fold+ with SD 8+ Gen 1, 4,730mAh capacity battery launched, Pricing and complete specs

By Kaushiki Ghosh Published on September 27, 2022, 01:30 IST Last updated September 27, 2022, 01:23 IST

Vivo X Fold+ debuts with SD 8+ Gen 1, an enhanced battery, and a new color scheme

The Vivo X Fold+ was released in China today. It’s an improved version of the Vivo X Fold, which was released in the first half of this year. In terms of design and a few specifications, the latest offering is similar to the regular variant, but it has different internals under the hood. Continue reading to find out what the brand’s latest foldable phone has to offer right out of the box.

Along with the chipset, the battery was improved. The 4,730mAh capacity of the plus model (up from 4,600mAh). The new foldable flagship could last approximately 2 hours longer when watching videos when combined with the more effective chipset.

Based on the sources, due to wired charging’s power being increased to 80W (from 66W), a 70% charge can now be obtained in 18 minutes, while a full charge takes 35. The original model came with an 80W charger as well, but it wasn’t able to fully utilize it, hence it took 2 minutes longer to charge to 100%. Additionally, wireless charging stays at 50W.

The X Fold 8+, like the original, sports a 1-120Hz LTPO panel and an 8″ folding display (4:3.55) with Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG). It has ultrasonic fingerprint readers, as does the 6.53″ cover display (21:9). For multimedia and video chats, the hinge’s ability to remain open at various angles is useful. To ensure that speech is heard clearly and loudly in this setting, Vivo optimized the speakers.

We also came to know that the rear camera configuration is the same as before, consisting of a 50MP main module (1.57″ GN5 sensor, 1.0m, f/1.75 OIS), 48MP ultra-wide (114°), and two telephoto modules—a 12MP camera with a 47mm lens for portraits and an 8MP periscope camera with 5x magnification and up to 60x digital zoom as well as OIS.

Pre-orders for the Vivo X Fold+ may be made in China as of right now, and it will be on sale on September 29:

The 12/512GB upgrade costs CNY 11,000 ($1,400/€1,450/114,000.
The base model costs CNY 10,000 ($1,400/€1,450/114,000).

Moreover, the three Vivo X Fold+ color schemes, including the brand-new Huaxia Red If they pre-order the new foldable, a select few lucky consumers will receive a complimentary 50W wireless charger and protective cover. Although there are just a few available, this offer is still good through October 7.