Vivo is expected to hold a major launch event in China in March to unveil its next-generation foldable phones, namely the Vivo X Fold 3 and Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. These devices, with model numbers V2303A and V2337A respectively, have recently been spotted in the IMEI database listings. Ahead of the launch, both phones have received approval from the MIIT authority in China.
Vivo X Fold 3 series receive MIIT certification
The Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro have received approval from the MIIT regulatory body, as shown in the screenshots above. Unfortunately, the listings do not provide any information about the specifications of these devices. However, there have been rumors regarding their specifications.
Vivo X Fold 3 series specifications (rumored)
The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is rumored to be a premium offering powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It is expected to feature a 2K resolution internal display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device may come with a 5,700mAh battery that supports 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Both the outer and internal displays are likely to have an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. The rear camera setup may include a 50-megapixel OV50H main camera with OIS support, an ultra-wide lens, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
On the other hand, the Vivo X Fold 3 is rumored to be an affordable foldable phone featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It may have a side-facing fingerprint sensor for security and a 5,600mAh battery. However, it is said to lack support for wireless charging. The rear camera setup is expected to include a 50-megapixel OV50H main camera, but it may not have a periscope zoom camera. Both models are expected to ship with Origin OS 4-based Android 14. The Vivo X Fold 3 could be one of the lightest foldable phones, weighing under 230 grams.
