Samsung has fallen behind in the foldable smartphone race as its Chinese rivals are introducing better and newer technologies. The is over its predecessor, and its job will soon become even tougher. Samsung's rival, , plans to launch its flagship foldable phone, the , in India.
According to a , Vivo will launch the X Fold 3 Pro smartphone in India in early June 2024. It will compete with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the . In China, the X Fold 3 Pro is cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and that could be true in the Indian market as well, at least looking at Vivo's track record in terms of pricing.
The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro has a 6.53-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio. On the inside, the phone has an 8.03-inch foldable OLED screen with QHD+ resolution and an almost square aspect ratio. Both screens have a 1Hz-120Hz variable refresh rate, 4,500 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision certification. The device has a carbon fiber hinge and an IPX8 rating for water resistance. Both screens have under-display ultrasonic fingerprint readers. The phone also features stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos audio.
Watch our review of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in the video below.
Both screens of the X Fold 3 Pro have 32MP selfie cameras. On the rear, it has a 50MP primary camera (1/1.3-inch), a 50MP ultrawide camera (1/2.76-inch), and a 64MP telephoto camera (1/2-inch) with 3x optical zoom (periscope). All the rear cameras can record 8K 30fps videos and 4K 60fps videos. The selfie cameras can record 1080p 60fps videos, a downgrade compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 5. However, all its rear-facing cameras are superior in terms of hardware compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
It has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB/1TB internal storage. It is powered by a 5,700mAh battery and supports 100W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. Its connectivity features include GPS (L1 + L5 dual-frequency), 5G, a dual-SIM card slot, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR port, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port.
Apart from software stability, a , and a better selfie camera, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 has no advantage over the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. Moreover, Vivo's foldable phone will likely be cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 5. So, Samsung will have a tough time justifying its pricing in India.
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Galaxy Z Fold 5 to face a tough challenge in India from Vivo X Fold 3 Pro
According to a , Vivo will launch the X Fold 3 Pro smartphone in India in early June 2024. It will compete with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the . In China, the X Fold 3 Pro is cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and that could be true in the Indian market as well, at least looking at Vivo's track record in terms of pricing.
The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro has a 6.53-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio. On the inside, the phone has an 8.03-inch foldable OLED screen with QHD+ resolution and an almost square aspect ratio. Both screens have a 1Hz-120Hz variable refresh rate, 4,500 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision certification. The device has a carbon fiber hinge and an IPX8 rating for water resistance. Both screens have under-display ultrasonic fingerprint readers. The phone also features stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos audio.
Watch our review of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in the video below.
Both screens of the X Fold 3 Pro have 32MP selfie cameras. On the rear, it has a 50MP primary camera (1/1.3-inch), a 50MP ultrawide camera (1/2.76-inch), and a 64MP telephoto camera (1/2-inch) with 3x optical zoom (periscope). All the rear cameras can record 8K 30fps videos and 4K 60fps videos. The selfie cameras can record 1080p 60fps videos, a downgrade compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 5. However, all its rear-facing cameras are superior in terms of hardware compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
It has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB/1TB internal storage. It is powered by a 5,700mAh battery and supports 100W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. Its connectivity features include GPS (L1 + L5 dual-frequency), 5G, a dual-SIM card slot, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR port, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port.
Galaxy Z Fold 5 to have a tough time justifying its higher price over the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro
Apart from software stability, a , and a better selfie camera, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 has no advantage over the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. Moreover, Vivo's foldable phone will likely be cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 5. So, Samsung will have a tough time justifying its pricing in India.
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