Get ready, because vivo and Oppo are not backing out of the foldables game just yet! In fact, a recent leak has hinted at the launch date for vivo’s next-generation book-style foldable smartphone – the X Fold 3 series. According to reports from Gizmochina via GSMArena, it looks like we can expect the grand entrance of the vivo X Fold 3 series on March 26.

The promotional poster shared by a Weibo user reveals some exciting details about the upcoming device. Here’s what we know so far:

– The X Fold 3 series is rumored to include both a standard and pro variant of foldable phones.
– The device features a slim profile with a tall exterior display and a sleek White color option.
– On the back panel, you’ll find a circular island housing three ZEISS-branded camera lenses and an LED flash unit.

But that’s not all! The Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro are expected to impress with:
– A 6.53-inch cover display and an 8.03-inch inner foldable screen with OLED panels for vibrant visuals.
– An in-screen fingerprint scanner for seamless security.
– Powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, up to 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of internal storage.

When it comes to charging capabilities:
– Both models support up to 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
– The standard model is rumored to have a 5,500mAh battery unit, while the pro model will feature a larger 5,800mAh battery.

In terms of software:
– The Vivo X Fold 3 series is expected to run on OriginOS 4 right out of the box – a custom Android 14 skin designed for vivo smartphones in China.

Initially launching in China, these foldable smartphones may soon make their way to other regions. Keep an eye out for more updates as we get closer to the official launch date!