Vivo’s latest foldables make the Galaxy Z Fold 5 look outdated

What you need to know

• Vivo just unveiled its latest foldables in China, with the X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro going on sale in the country shortly.
• The X Fold 3 comes in at just 4.65mm when unfolded and weighs 219g, making it the thinnest foldable currently available.
• The X Fold 3 Pro has a 5700mAh battery, and the X Fold 3 has a marginally smaller 5500mAh unit.
• Both phones get considerable camera upgrades over last year.

Vivo is doing all the right things in 2024; the X100 Pro is a terrific showcase for the brand, and the V30 series combines a svelte design with standout cameras. The Chinese manufacturer is now turning its attention to the foldable segment once again, and the X Fold 3 series may just be its most ambitious effort yet.

There are two models in the series — the X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro — and while both foldables have the same 6.53-inch outer panel and 8.03-inch inner panel, that where’s the similarities end. You get 120Hz AMOLED screens on the inside and out, and the X Fold 3 has the distinction of being the thinnest foldable around thanks to its 4.65mm profile when unfolded. Coming in at 219g, it is the lightest as well.