EQUIPThe Verge · 12h ago
Vivo’s X Fold 6 accidentally feels like a throwback
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The Vivo X Fold 6 has transitioned to a global release following its initial launch in China. While maintaining brand consistency, the device's hardware dimensions and aspect ratio now lag behind newer competitor designs in the foldable market.
- 01Global launch follows the initial regional release in China from June
- 02Hardware specifications and physical dimensions remain largely unchanged from previous Vivo foldable iterations
- 03Display aspect ratios appear dated compared to current international foldable smartphone standards
- 04Device maintains consistent sizing despite evolving design trends in the mobile productivity sector
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It's a quirk of the release calendar that when Vivo's X Fold 6 launched in China this June, it was just another foldable. Now that it's ready for its global release, the size and aspect ratio feel oddly old-fashioned. The X Fold 6 is much the same size as Vivo's previous foldables, and most other […]