Key Takeaways
1. The Vivo X Fold 3’s successor is introduced in China, with options for global delivery through retailers like TradingShenzhen and Wondamobile.
2. Pricing for the Vivo X Fold varies by model: $1,201 for 12GB/256GB, $1,517 for 16GB/512GB, and around $1,630 for 1TB.
3. Expected availability is late June, with shipping starting in early July, offering a more affordable alternative to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7.
4. Consumers should consider technical differences and challenges with returns/warranties when importing, though Android Auto issues are resolved.
5. eSIM support is lacking in the current model, and users may need to uninstall pre-installed Chinese bloatware due to the use of Origin OS instead of FunTouch OS.
It’s not yet available worldwide, but the Vivo X Fold 3’s successor has already been introduced in China. For those interested, importing it from China is an option; numerous retailers offer the Zeiss camera foldable for global delivery. Along with our trusted import partner, TradingShenzhen, there’s also the Vivo X Fold available at Wondamobile in Hong Kong, with prices varying slightly by model.
Pricing Details
Both online retailers present the sleek and lightweight foldable in three hues: black, white, or green. The 12GB/256GB variant is priced at $1,201 on TradingShenzhen and $1,239 at Wondamobile. If you’re looking for 512GB storage with 16GB RAM, it’ll cost you $1,517 at TradingShenzhen and $1,489 at Wondamobile. Finally, the 1TB foldable is available for about $1,630 at both TradingShenzhen and Wondamobile, with the green version at Wondamobile being $30 pricier.
Availability and Comparison
The Vivo foldable is not expected to be in stock until the end of June, but shipping is anticipated for “early July” at TradingShenzhen or around July 8 – 9 at Wondamobile. In comparison to the upcoming global release of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, this pricing is quite reasonable. While the cost of the Galaxy Z Fold6’s successor remains uncertain, it’s likely to be at least $2000.
When it comes to Chinese imports, consumers should carefully examine the technical distinctions from global smartphone versions and the common challenges associated with returns and warranties. Fortunately, with Vivo, the Android Auto issue seems to be resolved, and it should function properly with the Chinese version. It supports LTE band 20 and the standard 5G frequencies. The system languages available include English, German, Spanish, French, Filipino, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Korean, Indonesian, and many others (the complete list of languages can be found by scrolling to the specifications’ end).
Additional Features
However, eSIM support continues to be a challenge, so those needing this feature may have to wait for a potential Vivo X Fold 5, which hasn’t been announced yet. Vivo employs Origin OS instead of FunTouch OS in China, leading to some differences in operation and features. Users will also need to spend a few minutes uninstalling pre-installed Chinese bloatware.
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