When it comes to the best foldable phones, there are two main types. Book-style devices, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, are around the same size as any other phone when folded, and open up to reveal a larger internal display – around the size of a small tablet.
Flip phones are generally smaller, folding out to reveal a full-size phone and often utilising a small cover display to show notifications and simple controls. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is still king here, though there has been far more competition in the flip phone world, with key releases like the Motorola Razr and the Oppo Find N2 Flip giving users lots more options.
The device is shown in a purple colour – flip phone 101, right now – and has a large, horizontal cover display which extends across the entire device. There's also a circular camera bump, which continues Vivo's partnership with camera legends, Zeiss. The handset appears to have a diamond pattern texture to the surface too.
No specs have been confirmed, but a series of leaks could give us some insight into what to expect. According to a Twitter profile called TechDoctor, the X Flip will sport an underclocked version of the older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It also looks set to feature 12GB of RAM, and a 4,400mAh battery – which would be the largest of any flip phone yet.
