Key Takeaways
1. Oppo has launched the Oppo Find N5 in China and Southeast Asia, signaling a shift in foldable phone strategies.
2. OnePlus has confirmed it will not release the anticipated Open 2 foldable phone this year.
3. Xiaomi’s plans remain unclear, with the Mix Flip 2 expected, but the Mix Fold 5 may not debut this year.
4. Speculation surrounds the Vivo X Fold 4, with uncertainty about its release and potential chipset changes.
5. Huawei is expected to launch the Mate X7 later this year, featuring an in-house Kirin chipset, while Honor is set to unveil the Magic V4 in June.
While various companies have been releasing book-style foldables lately, they seem to be changing their strategy this year. Oppo has just rolled out the Oppo Find N5 in China and Southeast Asia. The OnePlus Open 2 was anticipated to launch as a rebranded version in places like India and the US, but OnePlus has surprised everyone by confirming that it will not be introducing a foldable phone this year, meaning the Open 2 will not be coming out. Additionally, there are still uncertainties surrounding Xiaomi’s intentions—though the Mix Flip 2 is expected to arrive, the Mix Fold 5 might not debut this year. Recently, a leak has raised concerns about the speculated Vivo X Fold 4 and Huawei Mate X7.
Vivo X Fold 4 Pro – Will it be skipped this year?
A post on Weibo from leaker Digital Chat Station, originally shared in January, listed the foldable devices anticipated from Chinese brands this year. This list included the Oppo Find N5, Honor Magic V4, Vivo X Fold 4, and Huawei Mate X7. Interestingly, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 was not included in this post.
In a new leak, the tipster claims that the only remaining foldable phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite is the Honor Magic V4. This raises questions about whether the Vivo X Fold 4 (or X Fold 4 Pro, if that was the intended name) will actually be released. It’s worth noting that Vivo’s X Fold line has always showcased the latest Snapdragon processors. Last year, the company launched two foldables, the Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro, which were fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, respectively. Previous reports indicated that Vivo would only launch one foldable this year, the X Fold 4 Pro, which was expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and a hefty 6,000mAh battery.
Speculations on Vivo’s Launch Plans
Now, the latest leak suggests that Vivo might either present the Vivo X Fold 4 Pro with another Snapdragon chip or possibly switch to a MediaTek SoC like the upcoming Dimensity 9400 Plus. Alternatively, the company might entirely forgo a book-style foldable this year. However, it is wise to hold off on making any judgments until further information comes out regarding the release of the X Fold 4 Pro.
As for the Huawei Mate X7, it is still anticipated to be launched in the latter half of this year, featuring the company’s in-house Kirin chipset. For those eagerly awaiting the Magic V4, Honor is projected to unveil it in June in China.
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