HIGHLIGHTS

* Vivo is set to launch its next generation foldable Android phone, the Vivo X Fold 2.
* A leaked AnTuTu screenshot tips key specs such as Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
* Benchmark scores tip the phone to be among the best performing Androids.
* The X Fold 2 is also said to sport an 8-inch foldable display.
* The X Fold 2 is expected to launch soon in China.

Vivo is gearing up for the launch of a new foldable phone. The company is expected to launch the Vivo X Fold 2 later this year in China.

The foldable phone might launch in global markets very soon following its debut in China. Vivo is yet to reveal the official launch date of the device.

Meanwhile, the launch of the X Fold 2 seems imminent as it has likely visited the AnTuTu benchmark site.

The possible listing of the X Fold 2 on AnTuTu confirms the key specifications of the upcoming Vivo foldable phone.

A new leak has revealed a host of key specifications about the Vivo X Fold 2 foldable smartphone, the upcoming second-gen foldable device from Vivo.

The device will succeed the first-gen Vivo X Fold, a smartphone that was launched by Vivo in China and European markets in April last year.

Now, ahead of its purported launch, an AnTuTu benchmark screenshot posted on Twitter by tipster reveals the score garnered by the smartphone on the benchmark platform, while also revealing a set of key specifications about it.

Let’s take a look at the Vivo X Fold 2 specifications, features and other details known so far ahead of its launch.

Vivo X Fold 2 AnTuTu Listing

The Vivo X Fold 2 is likely to launch in the coming weeks in China. Ahead of its official debut, the foldable phone is listed on AnTuTu.

The benchmark listing confirms that the upcoming Vivo foldable phone will feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

The device, which has the model number PD2266, will also pack 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, according to the AnTuTu listing.

In addition to this, the listing confirms that the foldable phone will run Android 13 out of the box. There will be a layer of Origin OS 3 for the Chinese market.

If the phone launches globally, it is likely to get Funtouch OS 13 out of the box. The X Fold 2 scored a whopping 13,18,092 points on AnTuTu. It scored 2,88,246 and 5,79,982 points in the CPU and GPU tests. The device managed to get 2,56,004 and 1,93,860 points in the Memory and UX tests as well.

The phone has scored among the highest in smartphones, let alone foldable phones.

Other details of the X Fold 2 have leaked in the past as well. The device is likely to pack a 4800mAh battery and offer 120W fast charging support.

There will be an 8-inch E6 AMOLED foldable display with a 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate support.

The phone is also said to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner on the cover screen as well.

In addition to this, the X Fold 2 is tipped to sport a triple-camera setup on the back. There will be a 50MP Sony IMX866 main camera with OIS support along with a 12MP Sony IMX663 ultra-wide sensor and a 12MP Sony IMX663 telephoto lens.

VIVO X FOLD 2 KEY SPECIFICATIONS

FAQ’s on Vivo X Fold 2

1) What are Vivo X Fold 2 leaks? What are expected specs of Vivo X Fold 2?

Ans) According to the screenshot , the Vivo X Fold 2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC from Qualcomm, which is the San Diego chipmaker’s latest flagship mobile processor.

The device further includes 12GB memory and 512GB internal storage, and runs on Android 13. All of this adds up to a score of 1,318,092 points — which is higher than the highest-ranked Android smartphone on AnTuTu at the moment.

To be sure, China-based OEM Nubia’s Red Magic 8 Pro+ is the top Android smartphone on AnTuTu at the moment, with a score of 1,304,235 points.

Apart from this, a previous leak has also tipped further specifications of the device. These include the presence of an 8-inch E6 AMOLED foldable display on the inside, with 120Hz refresh rate at 2K screen resolution.

There could also be a triple rear camera with a 50MP Sony IMX866 sensor for the primary unit with OIS support, and two 12MP Sony IMX663 sensors for ultra-wide and telephoto units.

The external display is also tipped to feature an under-display fingerprint scanner, and the entire setup is tipped to be powered by a 4,800mAh battery with 120W fast charging.

To be sure, the first-gen Vivo X Fold was powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It featured an 8.03-inch 2K+ LTPO AMOLED folding display with 120Hz refresh rate, and a 6.53-inch AMOLED display on the outside with 120Hz refresh rate too.

It also featured four rear cameras, with an additional 8MP telephoto unit with 5x optical zoom, and the ultra-wide unit using a 48MP sensor.

It also featured under-display fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 6 and 5G in connectivity, two 16MP selfie cameras, and a 4,600mAh battery with 66W charging — many of which may be carried over to the new Vivo X Fold 2 as well.

2) What are Vivo X Fold 2 Specifications?

Ans) Reports have claimed that the X Fold 2 has a 120Hz foldable AMOLED display with 2K resolution. The cover and inner screens will feature ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanners.

It will have a 4,800mAh battery with 120W fast charging. On the back, it will feature a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX866, with OlS) + 12-megapixel (IMX663, ultra-wide) + 12-megapixel (IMX663, telephoto) triple camera unit.

Apart from the Vivo X Fold 2, Vivo will also announce the Vivo X Flip and Vivo Pad 2 in April for the home market.

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